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Peter Straub
480 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119578
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Language: English
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This tale of supernatural horror from the author of Koko, The Talisman and Mr X. concerns two boys at a New England boarding school. Del introduces Tom to his world of magic tricks. But at Shadowland - Del's uncle's lakeside estate - their hobby s...
Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 41%
adventurous 35%
sad 35%
emotional 23%
funny 11%
reflective 5%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Average rating
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—
Peter Straub
480 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007119578
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This tale of supernatural horror from the author of Koko, The Talisman and Mr X. concerns two boys at a New England boarding school. Del introduces Tom to his world of magic tricks. But at Shadowland - Del's uncle's lakeside estate - their hobby s...
Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 41%
adventurous 35%
sad 35%
emotional 23%
funny 11%
reflective 5%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.