424 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575066892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Other children get given xylophones. Susan just had to ask her grandfather to take his vest off. Yes. There's a Death in the family.It's hard to grow up normally when Grandfather rides a white horse and wields a scythe – especially when you have t...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,097 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
lighthearted 61%
reflective 14%
emotional 13%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 7%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 28% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Violence, Alcohol, FatphobiaMinor
Animal death, Racism, Death of parent
424 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575066892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Other children get given xylophones. Susan just had to ask her grandfather to take his vest off. Yes. There's a Death in the family.It's hard to grow up normally when Grandfather rides a white horse and wields a scythe – especially when you have t...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,097 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
lighthearted 61%
reflective 14%
emotional 13%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 7%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 28% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Violence, Alcohol, FatphobiaMinor
Animal death, Racism, Death of parent