The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

The Dark Is Rising #2

Susan Cooper

244 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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"When the Dark comes rising, six shall turn it back, three from the circle, three from the track; wood, bronze, iron; water, fire, stone; five will return, and one go alone.” With these mysterious words, Will Stanton discovers on his 11th birthday...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,624 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 67%
dark 40%
tense 26%
hopeful 24%
emotional 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 6%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 29%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.95

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