The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

The Book of Lost Things

The Book of Lost Things #1

John Connolly

383 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

New York Times bestselling author John Connolly's unique imagination takes readers through the end of innocence into adulthood and beyond in this dark and triumphantly creative novel of grief and loss, loyalty and love, and the redemptive power of...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
dark 83%
mysterious 52%
emotional 45%
reflective 29%
tense 27%
sad 25%
challenging 19%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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