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7 hours, 8 minutes • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
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Nominated for the Governor General's Literary Awards 2005, (Children's Literature, Text)The setting is Sri Lanka, 1980, and it is the season of monsoons. Fourteen-year-old Amrith is caught up in the life of the cheerful, well-to-do household in wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
funny 8%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Grief, Bullying, Domestic abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, IncestMinor
Child abuse, Racism7 hours, 8 minutes • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nominated for the Governor General's Literary Awards 2005, (Children's Literature, Text)The setting is Sri Lanka, 1980, and it is the season of monsoons. Fourteen-year-old Amrith is caught up in the life of the cheerful, well-to-do household in wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
funny 8%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Bullying, Domestic abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, IncestMinor
Child abuse, Racism