The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray by Chris Wooding

The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray

Chris Wooding

292 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The Alienist meets Dracula in this gripping, gothic-horror thriller from young UK phenom Chris Wooding.Thaniel, just seventeen, is a wych-hunter. Together, he and Cathaline--his friend and mentor--track down the fearful creatures that lurk in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 90%
mysterious 70%
tense 40%
reflective 20%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.93

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