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503 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141378664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 30 June 2005
Description
Can the future ever erase the past? Rose has a Cross mother and a nought father in a society where the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors and those with dual heritage face a life-long battle against deep-rooted prejudices. Sephy, her mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,712 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 65%
sad 48%
challenging 40%
reflective 31%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 9%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Cancer, Police brutalityModerate
Suicide, Bullying, AlcoholismMinor
Rape, Hate crime, Cursing503 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141378664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 30 June 2005
Description
Can the future ever erase the past? Rose has a Cross mother and a nought father in a society where the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors and those with dual heritage face a life-long battle against deep-rooted prejudices. Sephy, her mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,712 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 65%
sad 48%
challenging 40%
reflective 31%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 9%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Cancer, Police brutalityModerate
Suicide, Bullying, AlcoholismMinor
Rape, Hate crime, Cursing