The Nest by Kenneth Oppel

The Nest

Kenneth Oppel with Jon Klassen (Illustrator)

256 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

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"The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory." --The New York Times Book Review Steve just wants to save his baby brother--but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel's (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,658 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 71%
mysterious 61%
emotional 44%
adventurous 21%
sad 17%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 23%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 29% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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