The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

Mara Dyer #1

Michelle Hodkin

456 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Mara Dyer doesn't know if she is crazy or haunted--all she knows is that everyone around her is dying in this suspenseful and "strong, inventive tale" (Kirkus Reviews). Mara Dyer doesn't think life can get any stranger than waking up in a hospital...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16,076 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 81%
tense 58%
emotional 42%
adventurous 31%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
funny 13%
reflective 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 27% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.88

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