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514 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780739477137
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 02 August 2006
Description
A darkly funny coming-of-age novel and a richly plotted suspense tale told through the distinctive voice of its heroine, Blue van Meer. After a childhood moving from one academic outpost to another with her father (a man prone to aphorisms and met...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,677 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
challenging 33%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 24%
emotional 24%
funny 24%
sad 15%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, SuicideModerate
Alcohol, Car accident, ClassismMinor
Adult/minor relationship514 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780739477137
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 02 August 2006
Description
A darkly funny coming-of-age novel and a richly plotted suspense tale told through the distinctive voice of its heroine, Blue van Meer. After a childhood moving from one academic outpost to another with her father (a man prone to aphorisms and met...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,677 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
challenging 33%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 24%
emotional 24%
funny 24%
sad 15%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, SuicideModerate
Alcohol, Car accident, ClassismMinor
Adult/minor relationship