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389 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743496315
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 01 January 1979
Description
Chris, Cathy, and the twins are to be kept hidden until their grandfather dies so that their mother will receive a sizable inheritance, however, years pass and terrifying things occur as the four children grow up in their one room prison.This is t...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,803 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
emotional 58%
tense 58%
mysterious 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 9%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Incest, Child deathModerate
Rape, Death of parent
389 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743496315
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 01 January 1979
Description
Chris, Cathy, and the twins are to be kept hidden until their grandfather dies so that their mother will receive a sizable inheritance, however, years pass and terrifying things occur as the four children grow up in their one room prison.This is t...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,803 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
emotional 58%
tense 58%
mysterious 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 9%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Incest, Child deathModerate
Rape, Death of parent