326 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439771344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This irresistible first novel tells the story of a quiet boy who embarks on a dangerous quest in order to fulfill his destiny—and find his father—in a strange world beneath New York City. When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,491 reviews
Moods
emotional 36%
mysterious 28%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
dark 23%
tense 22%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 10%
sad 7%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 43% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, GriefModerate
Confinement, Gore, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Torture, Toxic friendship
326 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439771344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This irresistible first novel tells the story of a quiet boy who embarks on a dangerous quest in order to fulfill his destiny—and find his father—in a strange world beneath New York City. When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,491 reviews
Moods
emotional 36%
mysterious 28%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
dark 23%
tense 22%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 10%
sad 7%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 43% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, GriefModerate
Confinement, Gore, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Torture, Toxic friendship