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160 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847086273
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 03 October 2013
Description
A young boy plays hide and seek in the suburbs of Santiago, unaware that his neighbours are becoming entangled in the brutality of Pinochet’s regime. Then one night a mysterious girl appears in his neighbourhood and makes a life-changing request.
Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
sad 21%
tense 12%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 4%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death of parent, Murder, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Car accident, Drug use, Suicide
160 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847086273
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 03 October 2013
Description
A young boy plays hide and seek in the suburbs of Santiago, unaware that his neighbours are becoming entangled in the brutality of Pinochet’s regime. Then one night a mysterious girl appears in his neighbourhood and makes a life-changing request.
Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
sad 21%
tense 12%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 4%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death of parent, Murder, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Car accident, Drug use, Suicide