The Iron Man by Ted Hughes

The Iron Man

The Iron Man #1

Ted Hughes

144 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff. Where had he come from? Nobody knows. How was he made? Nobody knows. Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a...

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Moods

adventurous 53%
lighthearted 53%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 15%
reflective 15%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
tense 7%
challenging 3%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 23%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | Character: 22% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.65

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