The Owl Service by Alan Garner

The Owl Service

Alan Garner

224 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

After hearing strange scratches in the attic, Alison discovers a dinner service covered in an intriguing floral owl pattern. A series of events are set in motion that will change her life forever. Alison, her step-brother Roger, and Welsh boy Gwyn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 60%
tense 49%
adventurous 37%
challenging 33%
emotional 20%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 27%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.5

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