Chime by Franny Billingsley

Chime

Franny Billingsley

361 pages • first pub 2011 (view editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult dark mysterious slow-paced
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Chime is ideal for readers who enjoy dark, atmospheric fantasies with complex heroines grappling with guilt and secrets in a haunting, fairytale-like setting.

Description

 Before Briony's stepmother died, she made sure Briony blamed herself for all the family's hardships. Now Briony has worn her guilt for so long it's become a second skin. She often escapes to the swamp, where she tells stories to the Old Ones, the...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 1,673 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 91%

dark: 66%

emotional: 58%

adventurous: 50%

funny: 29%

tense: 20%

reflective: 16%

challenging: 12%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 8%

sad: 8%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
34% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

86% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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