The Ruby in the Smoke: A Sally Lockhart Mystery by Philip Pullman

The Ruby in the Smoke: A Sally Lockhart Mystery

Sally Lockhart #1

Philip Pullman

230 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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"BEWARE THE SEVEN blessings . . . " When she first utters these words, 16-year-old Sally Lockhart doesn't know their meaning. But when an employee of her late father hears them, he dies of fear. Thus begins Sally's terrifying journey into the seam...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 85%
dark 34%
tense 27%
emotional 11%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 9%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 46%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 37% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

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