The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud

The Creeping Shadow

Lockwood & Co. #4

Jonathan Stroud

12 hours, 58 minutes first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

After leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative, hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Lockwood, who tells her he needs...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,662 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 87%
funny 55%
dark 47%
tense 45%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 4%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 32% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.39

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