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160 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374712877
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
The mind-bending miniature historical epic is Sjón's specialty, and Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was is no exception. But it is also Sjón's most realistic, accessible, and heartfelt work yet. It is the story of a young man on the fringes of a soci...
Community Reviews Summary of 755 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
emotional 51%
sad 51%
mysterious 29%
challenging 28%
informative 14%
tense 10%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Death, Medical content, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Body horror, Chronic illness160 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374712877
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
The mind-bending miniature historical epic is Sjón's specialty, and Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was is no exception. But it is also Sjón's most realistic, accessible, and heartfelt work yet. It is the story of a young man on the fringes of a soci...
Community Reviews Summary of 755 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
emotional 51%
sad 51%
mysterious 29%
challenging 28%
informative 14%
tense 10%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Death, Medical content, Animal deathMinor
Miscarriage, Body horror, Chronic illness