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The Other Side of Dark

Joan Lowery Nixon
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The Other Side of Dark

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1987

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Joan Lowery Nixon

The Other Side of Dark

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1987
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Houston, Texas • 1980s

Publication Year

1987

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

660L

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Super Short Summary

In The Other Side of Dark by Joan Lowery Nixon, a teenager named Stacy awakens from a four-year coma to find her life drastically changed. As she struggles with memory gaps, she must navigate the dangers of her past to uncover the truth about a traumatic event and identify the person who threatened her life.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,586 ratings

62%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Other Side of Dark by Joan Lowery Nixon is praised for its suspenseful and fast-paced narrative, engaging young readers with its intriguing mystery. The protagonist's journey is both compelling and relatable. Some critiques mention a predictable plot and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it's an effective thriller that captivates its target audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Other Side of Dark?

A reader captivated by suspenseful mysteries, psychological thrillers, and themes of recovery and resilience would enjoy The Other Side of Dark. Comparable to fans of Lois Duncan's I Know What You Did Last Summer, they will appreciate Nixon's intricate plot and emotional depth.

4.1

2,586 ratings

62%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Realistic Fiction
Setting

Houston, Texas • 1980s

Publication Year

1987

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

660L

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