Boom! by Mark Haddon

Boom!

Mark Haddon

208 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced
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Jim and his best friend Charlie bug the staff room, and overhear two teachers speak in a strange language. What does "spudvetch" mean? Why do Mr Kidd\'s eyes flicker with fluorescent blue light when Charlie says spudvetch to him? A high-powered ad...

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Community Reviews Summary of 404 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
funny 69%
lighthearted 61%
mysterious 30%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.29

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