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Book Review By Rebecca
The Mind Reader by R.L. Stine

A girl has special powers to see into the future and look back to the past. She meets Brian, a fun-loving guy. But ever since he showed up, weird things started happening. Her best friend's sister is the murder victim she found buried in the woods. Everything seems to lead to Brian. Is it him? Or is it someone she least expects?


Plot & Themes
Tone of story - very upbeat
How difficult to spot villain? - Difficult, but some clues given
Time/era of story:
Spying/Terrorism Thriller Yes
Cloak & Dagger Plotlets:
Kid or adult book? - - Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller Yes
General Crime (including known murderer) Yes
Who's the criminal enemy here? - finding a known killer

Main Character
Gender - Female
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen
Has special powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 20's-30's
Profession/status:
Has special powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
Motive of antagonist - revenge
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Setting
United States Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - very gorey descriptions deaths/dead bodies
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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