Bearmouth by Liz Hyder

Bearmouth

Liz Hyder

256 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian young adult adventurous dark medium-paced
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Life in Bearmouth is one of hard labor and isolation, where daylight is a distant memory. Newt has lived in the mine since the age of four, and accepts everything from the harsh working conditions to the brutality of the overseers--until the myste...

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Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 40%
emotional 37%
hopeful 35%
adventurous 32%
tense 32%
challenging 29%
sad 18%
inspiring 16%
reflective 8%
informative 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 29%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 23% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.74

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