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116 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846273230
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 04 October 2013
Description
Amid the lush abundance of Java's landscape, two boys spend their days exploring the vast lakes and teeming forests. But as time passes the boys come to realize that their shared sense of adventure cannot bridge the gulf between their backgrounds,...
Community Reviews Summary of 655 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
sad 36%
dark 34%
informative 27%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
tense 12%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Abandonment, Violence, War
116 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846273230
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 04 October 2013
Description
Amid the lush abundance of Java's landscape, two boys spend their days exploring the vast lakes and teeming forests. But as time passes the boys come to realize that their shared sense of adventure cannot bridge the gulf between their backgrounds,...
Community Reviews Summary of 655 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
sad 36%
dark 34%
informative 27%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
tense 12%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Violence, War