Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge

Cuckoo Song

Frances Hardinge

432 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A disturbing secret haunts two sisters in this spine-chilling YA historical thriller from award-winning author Frances Hardinge An ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book Following a mysterious accident that leaves her sopping wet, Triss awakens to a wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,140 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 84%
adventurous 60%
tense 57%
emotional 40%
hopeful 15%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
funny 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 14%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 17% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.96

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