Darkness, Be My Friend by John Marsden

Darkness, Be My Friend

Tomorrow #4

John Marsden

259 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

The battle continues as five ordinary kids must journey back into the heart of an epic conflict.Five months into World War III, Ellie and her four remaining friends have barely escaped the Australian town of Wirrawee with their lives and their san...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 66%
tense 60%
emotional 40%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
mysterious 13%
reflective 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.93

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