The Dark Is Rising [Dramatisation] by Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising [Dramatisation]

The Dark Is Rising #2

Susan Cooper with Robert Macfarlane (Contributor), Simon McBurney (Contributor)

3 hours, 36 minutes first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

A young boy’s time-travelling fight against ancient evil. When the Dark comes rising, who will hold it back? This dramatisation of Susan Cooper’s cult novel is a magical journey into the supernatural.

Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 70%
dark 54%
tense 30%
hopeful 27%
emotional 9%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 40%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 24% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.59

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