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322 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781945054211
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vertical
Publication date: 24 January 2017
Description
A dropout from an elite Houston-based program for teens is on a visit to a private island. Its mistress, virtually marooned there, surrounds herself with geniuses, especially of the young and female kind--one of whom ends up headless one fine morn...
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
tense 40%
adventurous 30%
reflective 30%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, ViolenceModerate
MurderMinor
Rape322 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781945054211
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vertical
Publication date: 24 January 2017
Description
A dropout from an elite Houston-based program for teens is on a visit to a private island. Its mistress, virtually marooned there, surrounds herself with geniuses, especially of the young and female kind--one of whom ends up headless one fine morn...
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
tense 40%
adventurous 30%
reflective 30%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, ViolenceModerate
MurderMinor
Rape