Black Chalk by Christopher J. Yates

Black Chalk

Christopher J. Yates

352 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

It was only ever meant to be a game played by six best friends in their first year at Oxford University; a game of consequences, silly forfeits, and childish dares. But then the game changed: The stakes grew higher and the dares more personal and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,520 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 82%
tense 59%
emotional 25%
challenging 18%
reflective 17%
adventurous 15%
sad 14%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.12

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