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384 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444764666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication date: 25 June 2013
Description
At an exclusive school somewhere outside of Arlington, Virginia, students aren’t taught history, geography, or mathematics—they are taught to persuade. Students learn to use language to manipulate minds, wielding words as weapons. The very best gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,375 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
tense 61%
dark 47%
challenging 19%
emotional 16%
funny 13%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, ViolenceModerate
Car accident, Blood, Emotional abuseMinor
Sexual assault, Child death, Confinement
384 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444764666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication date: 25 June 2013
Description
At an exclusive school somewhere outside of Arlington, Virginia, students aren’t taught history, geography, or mathematics—they are taught to persuade. Students learn to use language to manipulate minds, wielding words as weapons. The very best gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,375 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
tense 61%
dark 47%
challenging 19%
emotional 16%
funny 13%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, ViolenceModerate
Car accident, Blood, Emotional abuseMinor
Sexual assault, Child death, Confinement