Black Hearts in Battersea by Joan Aiken

Black Hearts in Battersea

The Wolves Chronicles #2

Joan Aiken

320 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy historical adventurous emotional fast-paced
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Simon is determined to become a painter when he grows up so he sets off to London to make his fortune. But the city is plagued by wolves and mysterious disappearances. The Twite household, where Simon is lodging, seems particularly shifty. Before ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

4.01

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