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374 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385342308
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarre...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,058 reviews
Moods
adventurous 69%
funny 52%
lighthearted 48%
tense 10%
dark 9%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
emotional 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 45% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Kidnapping, MurderModerate
Suicide, Death
374 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385342308
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarre...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,058 reviews
Moods
adventurous 69%
funny 52%
lighthearted 48%
tense 10%
dark 9%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
emotional 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 45% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Kidnapping, MurderModerate
Suicide, Death