The Dead by Charlie Higson

485 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction horror young adult dark tense fast-paced

Description

The Dead is the second book in Charlie Higson's jaw-dropping zombie horror series for teens.Everyone over the age of fourteen has succumbed to a deadly zombie virus and now the kids must keep themselves alive. A terrible disease is striking everyo...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 80%
tense 71%
emotional 38%
challenging 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
funny 9%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 42% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.07

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