Outside the Gates by Molly Gloss

Outside the Gates

Molly Gloss

128 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Villagers were always warned that monsters live outside the gates, but when a young boy named Vren is cast out, he finds a home in the world beyond, in Whiting Award winner Molly Gloss's classic fantasy novel. Vren has always been told that the wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
mysterious 62%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
hopeful 37%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.92

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