274 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590433167
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 January 1990
Description
This book of fantasy concerns the conflict between good and evil. During the high summer in England, a dreadful warning disrupts Will Stanton's peaceful world--the Dark is rising in it last and greatest bid to control the world. Will and his frien...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,955 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Minor
Kidnapping, War274 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590433167
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 January 1990
Description
This book of fantasy concerns the conflict between good and evil. During the high summer in England, a dreadful warning disrupts Will Stanton's peaceful world--the Dark is rising in it last and greatest bid to control the world. Will and his frien...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,955 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Kidnapping, War