Holes by Louis Sachar

233 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous funny fast-paced
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Stanley Yelnats's family has a history of bad luck going back generations, so he is not too surprised when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre. Nor is he very surprised when he is told that his daily lab...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
funny 50%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 29%
emotional 24%
inspiring 23%
reflective 14%
tense 14%
dark 8%
challenging 7%
sad 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 23% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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