House of Secrets by Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus

557 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

When Brendan, Cordelia and Nell move to Kristoff House they have no idea that they are about to unleash the dark magic locked within. For the house once belonged to a crazed writer, whos stories have come to life. Literally. Now the Walker kids mu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 647 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 47%
funny 42%
dark 21%
lighthearted 21%
tense 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
emotional 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.53

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