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245 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140178548
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Australia
Publication date: 28 September 2007
Description
In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities that would see her sterilised or burned if discovered, it is also dangerous.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,273 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
emotional 30%
dark 23%
tense 23%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
reflective 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 38% | Character: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Animal deathModerate
Torture, Death, Death of parentMinor
War
245 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140178548
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Australia
Publication date: 28 September 2007
Description
In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities that would see her sterilised or burned if discovered, it is also dangerous.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,273 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
emotional 30%
dark 23%
tense 23%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
reflective 5%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 38% | Character: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Animal deathModerate
Torture, Death, Death of parentMinor
War