The Spook's Mistake by Joseph Delaney

480 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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As danger increases in the County, Tom is sent far north by his master to be trained by Bill Arkwright, another Spook. Arkwright lives in a haunted mill on the edge of a treacherous marsh and his training methods prove to be harsh and sometimes cr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,084 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
adventurous 91%
tense 56%
mysterious 48%
emotional 24%
challenging 18%
sad 16%
reflective 10%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 43%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.07

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