288 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416949688
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. And Will Stanton -- last-born of the immortal Old Ones, dedicated to keeping the world free -- must join forces with this ageless master Merriman and Bran, the Welsh boy whose d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,956 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Kidnapping, War288 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416949688
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Dark is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. And Will Stanton -- last-born of the immortal Old Ones, dedicated to keeping the world free -- must join forces with this ageless master Merriman and Bran, the Welsh boy whose d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,956 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 31%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Kidnapping, War