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320 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
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Language: English
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An unusual love story about a little librarian on Cape Cod and the tallest boy in the world, The Giant's House is the magical first novel from the author of the 1994 ALA Notable collection Here's Your Hat, What's Your Hurry.The year is 1950, and i...
Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 59%
hopeful 22%
challenging 18%
funny 18%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 11%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 36% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Chronic illness, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Abandonment, Alcoholism, Body shaming320 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An unusual love story about a little librarian on Cape Cod and the tallest boy in the world, The Giant's House is the magical first novel from the author of the 1994 ALA Notable collection Here's Your Hat, What's Your Hurry.The year is 1950, and i...
Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 59%
hopeful 22%
challenging 18%
funny 18%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 11%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 36% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Chronic illness, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Abandonment, Alcoholism, Body shaming