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259 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This National Book Award Finalist is a thought-provoking exploration of emotional abuse, self-reliance and the nature of evil. A heart-wrenching portrait of family crisis, this is perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak and Jay Asher’s T...
Community Reviews Summary of 887 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
sad 63%
tense 54%
hopeful 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 27%
inspiring 18%
informative 13%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Kidnapping, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Addiction
259 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This National Book Award Finalist is a thought-provoking exploration of emotional abuse, self-reliance and the nature of evil. A heart-wrenching portrait of family crisis, this is perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak and Jay Asher’s T...
Community Reviews Summary of 887 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
sad 63%
tense 54%
hopeful 40%
challenging 31%
reflective 27%
inspiring 18%
informative 13%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Kidnapping, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Addiction