Darkness, Be My Friend by John Marsden

Darkness, Be My Friend

Tomorrow #4

John Marsden

266 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction dystopian young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy gritty tales of ordinary teens pushed to their limits in harrowing wartime scenarios, balancing moral dilemmas with high-stakes action.

Description

The battle continues as five ordinary kids must journey back into the heart of an epic conflict.Five months into World War III, Ellie and her four remaining friends have barely escaped the Australian town of Wirrawee with their lives and their san...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 1,779 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

tense: 67%

emotional: 60%

dark: 57%

challenging: 32%

sad: 27%

reflective: 17%

mysterious: 10%

funny: 7%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

50% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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