Questions About The Name of the Star (Shades of London, #1)

by Maureen Johnson (Goodreads Author)

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How is the book? I've just started with it and i find it boring... Would it be a waste of time?

Stephanie I thought it was boring for the first chapter. I kept reading for a few more and then couldn't put it down. The exposition just takes a while to begin…moreI thought it was boring for the first chapter. I kept reading for a few more and then couldn't put it down. The exposition just takes a while to begin. I really enjoyed the second book, too. (less)

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Why exactly was the Jack the Ripper copycat killing people? IT seemed all ambiguous, or maybe I was just tired of the long drawn out story and didn't pay enough attention to the ending.

Saule Juskelyte The copycat was killing as a way to taunt the shades. By committing his crimes on live camera, he was hinting to Rory and her friends that he knew the…moreThe copycat was killing as a way to taunt the shades. By committing his crimes on live camera, he was hinting to Rory and her friends that he knew they could see them. As a former shade, Newman wanted revenge.(less)

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1. Why do you think Rory plays hockey as a sport and not something else? 2. Who is the person at the end of the book? 3. Why does Jerome want them to go on the roof?

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Does this have any Graphic scenes In it?

ספרן הלילה Quantities and levels are subjective, but yes, there are a few graphic descriptions of murder and of dead bodies.

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Is there any romance?

Danica There is some romance but you really have to wait until the second and third book. That’s when it gets really interesting! I also love who Rory eventu…moreThere is some romance but you really have to wait until the second and third book. That’s when it gets really interesting! I also love who Rory eventually gets paired up with! I won’t spoil it though, you’ll just have to wait and see.(less)

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