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230 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007263516
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 May 2008
Description
December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of R...
Community Reviews Summary of 131,618 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
hopeful 31%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, SuicideModerate
War230 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007263516
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01 May 2008
Description
December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of R...
Community Reviews Summary of 131,618 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 35%
dark 34%
hopeful 31%
challenging 27%
sad 27%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, SuicideModerate
War