The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Lewis Barnavelt #1

John Bellairs with Edward Gorey (Illustrator)

192 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

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A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs--soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time.--The New York Times Book Review When L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,298 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 79%
funny 37%
lighthearted 31%
dark 26%
tense 20%
hopeful 13%
emotional 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 4%
sad 4%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 43%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 10% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.62

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