The House Of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton

The House Of Dies Drear

Dies Drear Chronicles #1

Virginia Hamilton

279 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A black family tries to unravel the secrets of their new home which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 64%
tense 21%
dark 14%
informative 14%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 26%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 20% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.3

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