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433 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780870540370
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arkham House Publishers
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
The story of Wilbur Whateley, son of a deformed albino mother and an unknown father, and the strange events surrounding his birth and precocious development. Wilbur matures at an abnormal rate, reaching manhood within a decade--all the while indoc...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,125 reviews
Moods
mysterious 82%
tense 57%
challenging 17%
adventurous 15%
sad 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 76% | A mix: 17% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, GoreModerate
Racism, Xenophobia, ClassismMinor
Incest, Misogyny, Ableism
433 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780870540370
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Arkham House Publishers
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
The story of Wilbur Whateley, son of a deformed albino mother and an unknown father, and the strange events surrounding his birth and precocious development. Wilbur matures at an abnormal rate, reaching manhood within a decade--all the while indoc...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,125 reviews
Moods
mysterious 82%
tense 57%
challenging 17%
adventurous 15%
sad 6%
emotional 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 76% | A mix: 17% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, GoreModerate
Racism, Xenophobia, ClassismMinor
Incest, Misogyny, Ableism