The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Lewis Barnavelt #1

John Bellairs

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fiction fantasy horror mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan, comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbour, Mrs Zimmermann, are both witches! Lewis couldn't be happier. What's not to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,050 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 75%
funny 40%
lighthearted 35%
dark 22%
tense 20%
hopeful 15%
relaxing 10%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 41%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 34% | Character: 17% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

3.57

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