The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

The Book of Lost Things

The Book of Lost Things #1

John Connolly with Steven Crossley (Narrator)

11 hours • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the loss of his mother. He is angry and he is alone, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness, and as he takes refuge in the ...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 81%
mysterious 52%
emotional 47%
reflective 30%
sad 28%
tense 28%
challenging 17%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 21%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 20% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.93

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