533 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439813785
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication date: 01 March 2007
Description
2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,093 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
hopeful 44%
emotional 41%
lighthearted 40%
inspiring 39%
reflective 14%
relaxing 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcoholism, DeathModerate
Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Confinement, Suicide, Alcohol
533 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439813785
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication date: 01 March 2007
Description
2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,093 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
hopeful 44%
emotional 41%
lighthearted 40%
inspiring 39%
reflective 14%
relaxing 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcoholism, DeathModerate
Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Confinement, Suicide, Alcohol