179 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142402573
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 03 August 2004
Description
A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs--soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time.--The New York Times Book Review When L...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,804 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
funny 40%
lighthearted 32%
dark 24%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 34% | Character: 15% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 12% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, BullyingMinor
Death of parent, Death, Violence
179 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142402573
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 03 August 2004
Description
A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs--soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time.--The New York Times Book Review When L...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,804 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
funny 40%
lighthearted 32%
dark 24%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 34% | Character: 15% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 12% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, BullyingMinor
Death of parent, Death, Violence