In the Skin of a Monster by Kathryn Barker

In the Skin of a Monster

Kathryn Barker

304 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy young adult dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Three years ago, Alice's identical twin sister took a gun to school and killed seven innocent kids; now Alice wears the same face as a monster. She's struggling with her identity, and with life in the small Australian town where everyone was touch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.52

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