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10 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781856868617
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Audiobooks
Publication date: 25 February 2004
Description
Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.Sephy is a Cross -- a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought -- a “colourless” member of the underclass...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,053 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
dark 58%
tense 52%
challenging 44%
reflective 43%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 6%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 27% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, KidnappingModerate
Abortion, Suicide, ViolenceMinor
Sexual content, Rape10 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781856868617
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Audiobooks
Publication date: 25 February 2004
Description
Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.Sephy is a Cross -- a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought -- a “colourless” member of the underclass...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,053 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
dark 58%
tense 52%
challenging 44%
reflective 43%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 6%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 27% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, KidnappingModerate
Abortion, Suicide, ViolenceMinor
Sexual content, Rape