The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

The Dark Is Rising #2

Susan Cooper

244 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

On the Midwinter Day that is his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton discovers a special gift -- that he is the last of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping the world from domination by the forces of evil, the Dark. At once, he is plunged into...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,203 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 73%
dark 46%
tense 36%
hopeful 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 9%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
sad 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.98

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