Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier

Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster

Jonathan Auxier

344 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

It's been five years since the Sweep disappeared. Orphaned and alone, Nan Sparrow had no other choice but to work for a ruthless chimney sweep named Wilkie Crudd. She spends her days sweeping out chimneys. The job is dangerous and thankless, but w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 62%
sad 45%
reflective 28%
inspiring 25%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
funny 17%
dark 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 8%
challenging 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 36% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.45

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