The Spook's Mistake by Joseph Delaney

480 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

As danger increases in the County, Tom is sent far north by his master to be trained by Bill Arkwright, another Spook. Arkwright lives in a haunted mill on the edge of a treacherous marsh and his training methods prove to be harsh and sometimes cr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 763 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 95%
mysterious 54%
tense 54%
emotional 20%
challenging 12%
sad 12%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 43%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Average rating

4.07

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