The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

The Forest of Hands and Teeth #1

Carrie Ryan

308 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction horror young adult dark tense slow-paced
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In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the vil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,508 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 62%
adventurous 59%
emotional 48%
mysterious 39%
sad 38%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
reflective 11%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 28%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 24% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.34

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