The Stuff of Nightmares by Malorie Blackman

The Stuff of Nightmares

Malorie Blackman

342 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult dark emotional tense fast-paced
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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 283 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
tense 54%
emotional 50%
mysterious 45%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
reflective 9%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 38%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.55

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