This House is Haunted by John Boyne

This House is Haunted

John Boyne

9 hours first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction historical horror mysterious fast-paced

Description

1867. Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall on a dark and chilling night. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approachin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,236 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
mysterious 88%
tense 60%
sad 20%
emotional 18%
adventurous 15%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 37% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.46

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