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311 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
General Matsika's children steal out of the house on a forbidden adventure--and disappear. In Zimbabwe, in the year 2194, the children's parents call in Africa's most unusual detectives--the Ear, the Eye and the Arm--who have powers far beyond tho...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,560 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
mysterious 38%
emotional 33%
dark 28%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 19%
funny 14%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Emotional abuse, Gun violence, MisogynyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death
311 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
General Matsika's children steal out of the house on a forbidden adventure--and disappear. In Zimbabwe, in the year 2194, the children's parents call in Africa's most unusual detectives--the Ear, the Eye and the Arm--who have powers far beyond tho...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,560 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
mysterious 38%
emotional 33%
dark 28%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 19%
funny 14%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Emotional abuse, Gun violence, MisogynyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death