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7 hours, 49 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780655678687
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Bolinda audio
Publication date: 10 June 2020
Description
Orphan Christopher works for Mr Absalom, an engineer of mechanical children. He’s happy being the only ‘real’ boy among his scrap-metal buddies made from bits and bobs – until an accident reveals an awful truth. What follows is a remarkable adv...
Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
mysterious 41%
hopeful 33%
funny 25%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Car accident, Child deathModerate
War, AbleismMinor
Animal death7 hours, 49 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780655678687
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Bolinda audio
Publication date: 10 June 2020
Description
Orphan Christopher works for Mr Absalom, an engineer of mechanical children. He’s happy being the only ‘real’ boy among his scrap-metal buddies made from bits and bobs – until an accident reveals an awful truth. What follows is a remarkable adv...
Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
mysterious 41%
hopeful 33%
funny 25%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Car accident, Child deathModerate
War, AbleismMinor
Animal death