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336 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399250200
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Philomel
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young boy who has no identity nor memory of his past washes ashore on the coast of Wales and finds his true name after a series of fantastic adventures.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,720 reviews
Moods
hopeful 39%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 26%
emotional 23%
mysterious 23%
funny 13%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 29% | Plot: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
WarMinor
Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Kidnapping336 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399250200
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Philomel
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young boy who has no identity nor memory of his past washes ashore on the coast of Wales and finds his true name after a series of fantastic adventures.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,720 reviews
Moods
hopeful 39%
lighthearted 28%
reflective 26%
emotional 23%
mysterious 23%
funny 13%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 29% | Plot: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, ViolenceModerate
WarMinor
Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Kidnapping