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238 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143572831
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 16 August 2014
Description
"Sonya Hartnett's third novel for adults is perfectly formed and utterly compelling, an unflinching and disquieting work from one of Australia's finest writers." - Booktopia Colt Jenson and his younger brother Bastian live in a world of shiny, ne...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, GoreMinor
Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault238 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143572831
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 16 August 2014
Description
"Sonya Hartnett's third novel for adults is perfectly formed and utterly compelling, an unflinching and disquieting work from one of Australia's finest writers." - Booktopia Colt Jenson and his younger brother Bastian live in a world of shiny, ne...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Violence, GoreMinor
Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault