Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan

Killing Mr. Griffin

Lois Duncan

248 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction horror mystery young adult mysterious fast-paced
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"They only meant to scare him." Mr. Griffin is the strictest teacher at Del Norte High, with a penchant for endless projects and humiliating his students. Even straight-A student Susan can't believe how mean he is to the charismatic Mark Kinney. S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,236 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
tense 69%
mysterious 61%
sad 22%
adventurous 19%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
reflective 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 31%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.43

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