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514 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670037773
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Special Topics in Calamity Physics is a darkly hilarious 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 he...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,571 reviews
Moods
dark 45%
challenging 33%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 24%
funny 24%
emotional 23%
sad 15%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 36% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, MurderModerate
Grief, Car accident, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship514 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670037773
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Special Topics in Calamity Physics is a darkly hilarious 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 he...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,571 reviews
Moods
dark 45%
challenging 33%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 24%
funny 24%
emotional 23%
sad 15%
informative 11%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 36% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, MurderModerate
Grief, Car accident, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship