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The Night Is for Hunting

John Marsden
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The Night Is for Hunting

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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John Marsden

The Night Is for Hunting

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Science Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

Australia • 1990s

Topic
Military & War
Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Night Is for Hunting by John Marsden, a group of young individuals navigates survival in a war-torn environment. The story highlights their perseverance, camaraderie, and resilience as they face danger and maintain hope. This installment explores their strategic efforts to protect themselves and others while grappling with profound emotional and physical challenges.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Adventurous

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

17,441 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Night Is for Hunting by John Marsden continues the intense adventure of the Tomorrow series, praised for its fast-paced, gripping plot and strong character development. Some readers find the repetitive themes and scenarios less engaging. Overall, the novel is a captivating mix of suspense and emotional depth, appealing to both young adults and older readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Is for Hunting?

A reader who enjoys The Night Is for Hunting by John Marsden likely appreciates YA dystopian series with strong character development and suspense, similar to Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth's Divergent. This reader cherishes themes of survival, resilience, and camaraderie amidst challenges.

4.3

17,441 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Science Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

Australia • 1990s

Topic
Military & War
Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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