The Face in the Frost by John Bellairs

The Face in the Frost

Prospero and Roger Bacon #1

John Bellairs

162 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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A fantasy classic by the author of The House with a Clock in Its Walls--basis for the Jack Black movie--and "a writer who knows what wizardry is all about" (Ursula K. Le Guin). A richly imaginative story of wizards stymied by a power beyond their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 66%
dark 44%
funny 44%
lighthearted 44%
tense 33%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.71

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