City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

City of Bones

The Mortal Instruments #1

Cassandra Clare

656 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Don’t miss The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters August 2013.

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 51%
funny 34%
tense 30%
dark 26%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 31%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 32% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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