The Shadow in the North by Philip Pullman

The Shadow in the North

Sally Lockhart #2

Philip Pullman

279 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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WHEN ONE OF Sally's clients loses a large sum of money in the unexpected collapse of a British shipping firm, Sally sets out to investigate. But as she delves deeper into the identity of a wealthy and elusive industrialist, she uncovers a plot so ...

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Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 82%
dark 51%
emotional 41%
tense 35%
sad 33%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
challenging 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 32% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 30%

Average rating

3.76

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