The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Midnight Palace

Niebla #2

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

291 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery young adult dark mysterious fast-paced
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In the heart of Calcutta lurks a dark mystery. . . .Set in Calcutta in the 1930s, The Midnight Palace begins on a dark night when an English lieutenant fights to save newborn twins Ben and Sheere from an unthinkable threat. Despite monsoon-force r...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 75%
dark 69%
emotional 43%
tense 36%
sad 31%
challenging 10%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 42%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 37% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.47

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