Shine by Candy Gourlay

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery young adult dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

This is not a ghost story even though there are plenty of ghosts in it. And it's not a horror story though some people might be horrified. It's not a monster story either, even though there is a monster in it and that monster happens to be me.Forc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.79

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