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288 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Ben is devastated by the sudden death of his wife, and her son, Jacob, is a joy to him despite his autism. But while cleaning out his wife's cupboards, Ben finds proof that Jacob was never her child. Horrified, he sets out to find Jacob's real fam...
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 12%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Death, Ableism, Child abuseMinor
Alcohol
288 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ben is devastated by the sudden death of his wife, and her son, Jacob, is a joy to him despite his autism. But while cleaning out his wife's cupboards, Ben finds proof that Jacob was never her child. Horrified, he sets out to find Jacob's real fam...
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 12%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Death, Ableism, Child abuseMinor
Alcohol