Thornhill by Pam Smy

Thornhill

Pam Smy with Julia Kerninon (Translator)

544 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction graphic novel horror middle grade dark mysterious sad fast-paced

Description

 Parallel plotlines, one told in text and one in art, inform each other as a young girl unravels the mystery of a ghost next door.Mary is an orphan at the Thornhill Institute for Children at the very moment that it's closing down for good. But whe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,254 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 74%
sad 70%
emotional 58%
tense 36%
reflective 13%
adventurous 10%
challenging 8%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 32%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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