The Iron Man by Ted Hughes

The Iron Man

The Iron Man #1

Ted Hughes with Laura Carlin (Illustrator)

128 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction childrens classics middle grade science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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Celebrating 50 years of Ted Hughes' classic tale, Laura Carlin's award-winning illustrations are now available in an elegant, gifty paperback. Celebrating 50 years of The Iron Man. Part modern fairy tale, part science-fiction myth, The Iron Man de...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 1,294 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 57%

lighthearted: 48%

mysterious: 26%

hopeful: 22%

funny: 16%

reflective: 15%

inspiring: 14%

emotional: 10%

relaxing: 9%

tense: 8%

dark: 7%

sad: 6%

challenging: 5%


Pace

67% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

56% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
19% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

19% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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