The Stuff of Nightmares by Malorie Blackman
The Stuff of Nightmares
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Malorie Blackman
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The Stuff of Nightmares

Malorie Blackman

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult dark emotional tense fast-paced
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Kyle has always been afraid of things, especially dying. But when he gets on the train that is taking him and his class on a school trip, he has no idea how close to Death he is going to come. Death enters the train and Kyle moves with him, past ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
tense 54%
emotional 50%
mysterious 45%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
reflective 9%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 38%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.55

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