The Nest by Kenneth Oppel

The Nest

Kenneth Oppel

256 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror middle grade hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

Description

For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries abou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,188 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
tense 73%
mysterious 61%
emotional 54%
adventurous 26%
sad 19%
reflective 17%
hopeful 12%
challenging 10%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 34% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.75

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