The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann

376 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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The international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician Stefan Bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork adventure. Best-selling author Rick Riordan said of The Peculiar, Stefan Bachmann bre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.54

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