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160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689817007
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm, until another third convinces him that the government is wrong.
Community Reviews Summary of 8,588 reviews
Moods
adventurous 49%
tense 44%
sad 39%
emotional 37%
mysterious 35%
hopeful 22%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 31% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, GriefModerate
Child death, Gun violence, Police brutalityMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689817007
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm, until another third convinces him that the government is wrong.
Community Reviews Summary of 8,588 reviews
Moods
adventurous 49%
tense 44%
sad 39%
emotional 37%
mysterious 35%
hopeful 22%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 31% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, GriefModerate
Child death, Gun violence, Police brutalityMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail