The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman with Dave McKean (Illustrator)

310 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place--he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as...

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Moods

adventurous 77%
mysterious 67%
dark 50%
emotional 38%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 15%
inspiring 13%
sad 12%
tense 11%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.14

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