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224 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440917403
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
Publication date: 15 October 1973
Description
"An exciting novel of suspense, based on a fight to the finish between an honest and courageous young man and a cynical business tycoon who believes that anything can be had for a price."--Horn Book. An ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults,...
Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews
Moods
tense 90%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
Pace
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 37% | A mix: 37% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Average rating
224 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440917403
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
Publication date: 15 October 1973
Description
"An exciting novel of suspense, based on a fight to the finish between an honest and courageous young man and a cynical business tycoon who believes that anything can be had for a price."--Horn Book. An ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults,...
Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews
Moods
tense 90%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
Pace
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 37% | A mix: 37% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Average rating