The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson

The Goldfish Boy

Goldfish Boy #1

Lisa Thompson

320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Matthew Corbin suffers from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. He hasn't been to school in weeks. His hands are cracked and bleeding from cleaning. He refuses to leave his bedroom. To pass the time, he observes his neighbors from his bedroom wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 875 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
mysterious 62%
hopeful 44%
sad 33%
inspiring 28%
tense 24%
adventurous 22%
reflective 17%
informative 15%
funny 13%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 6%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 38%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 28% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.98

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