The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

The Name of the Star

Shades of London #1

Maureen Johnson

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

New York Times bestseller Maureen Johnson takes on Jack the Ripper in this captivating paranormal thriller The day that Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school is also the day a series of brutal mu...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 64%
dark 61%
tense 46%
funny 20%
emotional 18%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
reflective 4%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 26%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 37% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.89

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