The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

The Book of Lost Things

The Book of Lost Things #1

John Connolly

310 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother ...' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,496 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 81%
mysterious 52%
emotional 47%
reflective 30%
sad 28%
tense 28%
challenging 17%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 21%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 20% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.93

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