Heap House by Edward Carey

Heap House

The Iremonger Trilogy #1

Edward Carey

410 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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A storm is brewing over Heap House. The Iremongers are growing restless and the whispers are getting louder. When Clod meets Lucy Pennant, a girl newly arrived from the city, everything changes. The secrets that bind Heap House together begin to u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 468 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 64%
adventurous 53%
tense 37%
funny 20%
sad 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 6%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 28% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.61

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