The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

The Book of Lost Things

The Book of Lost Things #1

John Connolly

310 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother ...' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,901 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
dark 83%
mysterious 53%
emotional 44%
reflective 28%
tense 26%
sad 25%
challenging 19%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 23%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 19% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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