Summer of Night by Dan Simmons

Summer of Night

Seasons of Horror #1

Dan Simmons

22 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction horror adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

It's the summer of 1960 and in the small town of Elm Haven, Illinois, five twelve-year-old boys are forging the powerful bonds that a lifetime of change will not break. From sunset bike rides to shaded hiding places in the woods, the boys' days ar...

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Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 76%
adventurous 72%
tense 70%
emotional 29%
sad 21%
funny 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 5%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 20% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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