Stone Cold by Robert Swindells

Stone Cold

Robert Swindells

2 hours, 40 minutes first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark sad medium-paced
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Description

Homeless, frightened and alone, Link finds himself down and out in London. He survives only because he is befriended by the streetwise Ginger - but then Ginger disappears. Other kids are vanishing, too. Will Link be the next victim?

Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 57%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
emotional 26%
reflective 24%
informative 20%
challenging 18%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.11

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