Larklight by Philip Reeve

Larklight

Larklight #1

Philip Reeve with David Wyatt (Illustrator)

416 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Larklight is an utterly unique and page-turningly brilliant (Victorian) space adventure. Art Mumby is just a normal boy living in space, but all that changes when an ancient race of gigantic white spiders called the First Ones arrive to seize his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 539 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 69%
funny 61%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.73

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