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224 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101872659
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 February 2015
Description
The bestselling novel that inspired Mervyn LeRoy's classic horror film about the little girl who can get away with anything--even murder. There's something special about eight-year-old Rhoda Penmark. With her carefully plaited hair and her sweet c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,063 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 33%
sad 23%
emotional 11%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, SuicideModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Classism, Animal cruelty224 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101872659
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 February 2015
Description
The bestselling novel that inspired Mervyn LeRoy's classic horror film about the little girl who can get away with anything--even murder. There's something special about eight-year-old Rhoda Penmark. With her carefully plaited hair and her sweet c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,063 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
mysterious 33%
sad 23%
emotional 11%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, SuicideModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Classism, Animal cruelty