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 2,901 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 51%
mysterious 30%
reflective 30%
emotional 29%
sad 25%
challenging 24%
funny 11%
adventurous 10%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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