The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud

The Creeping Shadow

Lockwood & Co. #4

Jonathan Stroud

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

464 pages | first published 2016

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After leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative, hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Lockwood, who tells her he needs...
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Summary of 1579 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 85%
funny 58%
dark 42%
tense 36%
lighthearted 17%
emotional 16%
hopeful 6%
challenging 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 29%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 26% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

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4.41

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