The Iron Man by Ted Hughes

The Iron Man

The Iron Man #1

Ted Hughes

fiction childrens fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

133 pages | first published 1968

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Classics. A beautiful edition of the timeless classic by Ted Hughes, with the stunning original wood engravings from Andrew Davidson. Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept...
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Summary of 487 reviews

Moods

adventurous 56%
lighthearted 56%
hopeful 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
tense 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 24%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | Character: 23% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.65

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