The Gates by John Connolly

264 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Young Samuel Johnson and his dachshund, Boswell, are trying to show initiative by trick-or-treating a full three days before Halloween which is how they come to witness strange goings-on at 666 Crowley Road. The Abernathys don't mean any harm by t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,484 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
adventurous 74%
lighthearted 44%
dark 33%
mysterious 13%
tense 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
emotional 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 37%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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