Gullstruck Island by Frances Hardinge

Gullstruck Island

Frances Hardinge

502 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

A triumph of imagination and wordplay. An adventure as fierce and fiery as the volcanoes that rule it... and the girl that rules them! Now in paperback - launching a stunning new cover look! On Gullstruck Island the volcanoes quarrel, beetles sing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 63%
emotional 52%
dark 44%
challenging 26%
tense 26%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
reflective 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 79% | Plot: 11% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.19

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