The Red Necklace by Sally Gardner

376 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Set against the French Revolution, fourteen-year-old orphan Yann Margoza's encounter with a shy heiress, twelve-year-old Sido, changes his life after turmoil in their country takes hold and he becomes the only one who can rescue her from the evil ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 56%
tense 43%
dark 34%
emotional 30%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 22%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 31% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.7

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