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The Supernaturalist

Eoin Colfer
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The Supernaturalist

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

Book Brief

Eoin Colfer

The Supernaturalist

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Satellite City • Future

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer, Cosmo Hill, an orphan in futuristic Satellite City, escapes from an oppressive institution and joins a group of outcast teens known as the Supernaturalists. They fight against life-sucking blue creatures called Parasites. As the group uncovers deeper truths about these beings and corporate exploitation, they face moral dilemmas and battle to protect their city. The book features scenes of trauma and violence.

Adventurous

Mysterious

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

29,465 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Eoin Colfer's The Supernaturalist has received mixed reviews. Readers praise its imaginative and fast-paced plot, alongside well-developed characters that drive the narrative. However, some critics find the story derivative and feel it lacks depth. The book’s appeal largely hinges on readers' willingness to overlook its predictability in favor of entertainment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Supernaturalist?

The ideal reader for Eoin Colfer's The Supernaturalist is a young adult who enjoys fast-paced, futuristic adventures with a dystopian backdrop. Comparable to fans of Ender's Game or The Hunger Games, these readers appreciate a blend of technology, supernatural elements, and themes of survival and teamwork.

4.1

29,465 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Satellite City • Future

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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