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500 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141399997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 July 2013
Description
Two boys, brothers, wake up tied and bound in a boathouse by the sea. Their kidnapper has gone, but soon he will return. Their bonds are inescapable. But there is a bottle and tar to seal it. Paper and a splinter for writing; blood for ink. A mess...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,402 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
tense 75%
emotional 23%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
sad 12%
funny 8%
reflective 7%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 34% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, DeathModerate
Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotryMinor
Rape500 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141399997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 July 2013
Description
Two boys, brothers, wake up tied and bound in a boathouse by the sea. Their kidnapper has gone, but soon he will return. Their bonds are inescapable. But there is a bottle and tar to seal it. Paper and a splinter for writing; blood for ink. A mess...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,402 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
tense 75%
emotional 23%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
sad 12%
funny 8%
reflective 7%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 63% | A mix: 34% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, DeathModerate
Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotryMinor
Rape