The Dead of the Night by John Marsden

The Dead of the Night

Tomorrow #2

John Marsden

269 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction dystopian young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced
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For readers who crave a gripping and intense tale of survival, courage, and resistance in the face of overwhelming adversity, The Dead of the Night by John Marsden is a intriguing and provocative read that will resonate with fans of dystopian fiction and young adult adventure.

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A few months after the first fighter jets landed in their own backyard, Ellie and her five terrified but defiant friends struggle to survive amid a baffling conflict. Their families are unreachable; the mountains are now their home. When two of th...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 2,608 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

dark: 67%

tense: 67%

emotional: 50%

challenging: 27%

sad: 26%

mysterious: 13%

reflective: 11%

inspiring: 8%

hopeful: 7%

funny: 6%


Pace

53% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

77% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

56% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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