384 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408320723
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orchard Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead.So did his father before him, until he was gruesomely murdered by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father's mysterious and deadly athame, Cas travels the country with hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,215 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
adventurous 54%
tense 43%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
funny 17%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, GoreModerate
Animal death, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Sexual harassment
384 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408320723
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orchard Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead.So did his father before him, until he was gruesomely murdered by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father's mysterious and deadly athame, Cas travels the country with hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,215 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
adventurous 54%
tense 43%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
funny 17%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, GoreModerate
Animal death, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Sexual harassment