The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper

The Dark is Rising

The Dark Is Rising #2

Susan Cooper

384 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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This night will be bad and tomorrow will be beyond imagining. It's Midwinter's Eve, the day before Will's eleventh birthday. But there is an atmosphere of fear in the familiar countryside around him. This will be a birthday like no other. Will dis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,529 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 67%
dark 39%
tense 26%
hopeful 24%
emotional 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 29%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 34% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.95

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