House of Secrets by Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus

House of Secrets

House of Secrets #1

Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus with Greg Call (Illustrator)

490 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Hailed as "a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure" by J. K. Rowling, this New York Times bestseller is the first installment in the explosive tween fantasy series by famed Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 913 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 57%
funny 50%
tense 25%
lighthearted 17%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 42%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 82% | A mix: 13% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.54

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