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198 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224042079
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: Not specified
Description
As a child, Luke’s mother often tells him the story of the Dumb House, an experiment on newborn babies raised in silence, designed to test the innateness of language. As Luke grows up, his interest in language and the delicate balance of life and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 774 reviews
Moods
tense 46%
challenging 32%
sad 30%
mysterious 23%
reflective 16%
emotional 4%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Sexual violenceMinor
Stalking198 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224042079
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: Not specified
Description
As a child, Luke’s mother often tells him the story of the Dumb House, an experiment on newborn babies raised in silence, designed to test the innateness of language. As Luke grows up, his interest in language and the delicate balance of life and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 774 reviews
Moods
tense 46%
challenging 32%
sad 30%
mysterious 23%
reflective 16%
emotional 4%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Sexual violenceMinor
Stalking