Clay by David Almond

296 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult informative fast-paced
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Description

There's a stranger in town - Stephen Rose. He's got waxy skin, haunting eyes, a sickly smell. No parents. No friends. He's come to live with 'Crazy Mary'. There are so many tales and rumours about him. One thing's certain: there's magic in the wei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 87%
reflective 62%
tense 62%
challenging 50%
adventurous 37%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | Character: 28% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.34

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