fiction horror young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

440 pages | first published 1985

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Of all the folks in the mountain shacks, the Casteels were the lowest -- the scum of the hills. Heaven Leigh Casteel was the prettiest, smartest girl in the backwoods, despite her ragged clothes and dirty face...despite a father meaner than ten v...
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Summary of 863 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 58%
sad 58%
tense 41%
adventurous 23%
challenging 23%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 23% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 35%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.72

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