A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne

A Ladder to the Sky

John Boyne

366 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark tense medium-paced

Description

Maurice Swift is handsome, charming, and hungry for success. The one thing he doesn't have is talent - but he's not about to let a detail like that stand in his way. After all, a would-be writer can find stories anywhere. They don't need to be his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,817 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 53%
mysterious 30%
reflective 30%
emotional 29%
sad 26%
challenging 23%
adventurous 11%
funny 10%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 27%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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