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224 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911617198
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribe UK
Publication date: 12 July 2018
Description
A vibrant and enchanting novel from one of Korea’s most celebrated writers.When 14-year-old Bugeye and his mother arrive at Flower Island — a vast landfill site on the outskirts of Seoul — they soon become part of the eclectic community of impover...
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 55%
dark 30%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
informative 12%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse224 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911617198
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribe UK
Publication date: 12 July 2018
Description
A vibrant and enchanting novel from one of Korea’s most celebrated writers.When 14-year-old Bugeye and his mother arrive at Flower Island — a vast landfill site on the outskirts of Seoul — they soon become part of the eclectic community of impover...
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 55%
dark 30%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
informative 12%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse