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319 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307387882
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 September 2008
Description
Meet Mike Engleby, a second-year student at university. Despite the fact that Mike is obviously intelligent, and involved in many clubs, it is clear that something about Mike is not quite right. When he becomes fixated on a classmate named Jennife...
Community Reviews Summary of 538 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 34%
sad 18%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 37% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Mental illnessModerate
Murder, Addiction, Schizophrenia/PsychosisMinor
Drug use, Sexism, Alcohol319 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307387882
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 September 2008
Description
Meet Mike Engleby, a second-year student at university. Despite the fact that Mike is obviously intelligent, and involved in many clubs, it is clear that something about Mike is not quite right. When he becomes fixated on a classmate named Jennife...
Community Reviews Summary of 538 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 34%
sad 18%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 37% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Mental illnessModerate
Murder, Addiction, Schizophrenia/PsychosisMinor
Drug use, Sexism, Alcohol