Heap House by Edward Carey

Heap House

The Iremonger Trilogy #1

Edward Carey

410 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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A storm is brewing over Heap House. The Iremongers are growing restless and the whispers are getting louder. When Clod meets Lucy Pennant, a girl newly arrived from the city, everything changes. The secrets that bind Heap House together begin to u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 468 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
dark 65%
adventurous 52%
tense 38%
funny 20%
sad 11%
challenging 9%
reflective 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 21%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 29% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.61

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