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344 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781582347912
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication date: 21 September 2002
Description
During the day, Lucien battles cancer in his modern, normal life. But at night, he becomes a Stravagante, a time-traveler of sorts who finds himself in Belleza, a city parallel to old Venice. Befriended by a local girl and protected by an older St...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,217 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 29%
funny 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 20%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Death, Child deathModerate
Kidnapping, Alcohol, ViolenceMinor
Torture, Infidelity, Grief
344 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781582347912
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication date: 21 September 2002
Description
During the day, Lucien battles cancer in his modern, normal life. But at night, he becomes a Stravagante, a time-traveler of sorts who finds himself in Belleza, a city parallel to old Venice. Befriended by a local girl and protected by an older St...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,217 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
emotional 38%
lighthearted 29%
funny 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 20%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Death, Child deathModerate
Kidnapping, Alcohol, ViolenceMinor
Torture, Infidelity, Grief