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480 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857525055
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 25 September 2003
Description
A sudden burst of nationalism has swept over Polly Perks causing her to cut off her hair, don her brother’s clothes and join the local regiment so she can fight for her country. But there’s only one problem -- she has no idea who she’ll be fightin...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,554 reviews
Moods
adventurous 91%
lighthearted 45%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 32%
emotional 22%
reflective 20%
challenging 7%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 32% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, War, MisogynyModerate
Religious bigotry, Violence, AddictionMinor
Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Child abuse
480 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857525055
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 25 September 2003
Description
A sudden burst of nationalism has swept over Polly Perks causing her to cut off her hair, don her brother’s clothes and join the local regiment so she can fight for her country. But there’s only one problem -- she has no idea who she’ll be fightin...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,554 reviews
Moods
adventurous 91%
lighthearted 45%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 32%
emotional 22%
reflective 20%
challenging 7%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 32% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, War, MisogynyModerate
Religious bigotry, Violence, AddictionMinor
Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Child abuse