The Drowning of Arthur Braxton by Caroline Smailes

The Drowning of Arthur Braxton

Caroline Smailes

385 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy young adult dark mysterious medium-paced
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An urban fairy tale from the acclaimed author of 99 Reasons Why.Arthur Braxton runs away from school.He hides out in an abandoned building, an old Edwardian bathhouse.He discovers a naked woman swimming in the pool.From this point on, nothing will...

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Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 63%
sad 45%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
adventurous 18%
tense 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.78

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