The Stuff of Nightmares by Malorie Blackman
The Stuff of Nightmares
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Malorie Blackman
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The Stuff of Nightmares

Malorie Blackman

352 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult dark emotional tense fast-paced

Description

Kyle has always been afraid of things, especially dying. Whilst on a train on a school trip, Kyle realises that he isn’t the only one who has buried fears and, more importantly, he now burns with the desire to live, and to live without fear. But w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 61%
emotional 50%
mysterious 44%
adventurous 16%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 33% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.55

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