The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

The Serpent King

Jeff Zentner

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Dill's father is in jail for an unspeakable crime. Shunned by the neighbours in their small religious Tennessee town, Dill and his mother try to make ends meet. Dill's only respite from poverty and prejudice are his two friends: Lydia and Trav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,679 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 76%
reflective 45%
hopeful 43%
dark 39%
challenging 31%
inspiring 28%
tense 21%
funny 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 23%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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