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128 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786893871
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 01 October 2019
Description
This is the story of Mary, a young girl born in a beautiful city full of rose gardens and fluttering kites. When she is still very small, Mary meets Lanmo, a shining golden snake, who becomes her very best friend. The snake visits Mary many times...
Community Reviews Summary of 496 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
hopeful 50%
sad 44%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 27%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 13%
funny 11%
relaxing 10%
dark 7%
challenging 4%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, GriefModerate
Emotional abuse, Infertility, ClassismMinor
Animal death, War, Abandonment128 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786893871
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 01 October 2019
Description
This is the story of Mary, a young girl born in a beautiful city full of rose gardens and fluttering kites. When she is still very small, Mary meets Lanmo, a shining golden snake, who becomes her very best friend. The snake visits Mary many times...
Community Reviews Summary of 496 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
hopeful 50%
sad 44%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 27%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 13%
funny 11%
relaxing 10%
dark 7%
challenging 4%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, GriefModerate
Emotional abuse, Infertility, ClassismMinor
Animal death, War, Abandonment