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265 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781905847068
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Old Street Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When the jaded, cancer-ridden founder of a media empire develops a conscience in his old age, he founds a boarding school for artistically gifted children. Based on the premise that true art springs from sorrow, his pupils are subjected to as much...
Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 55%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
challenging 29%
funny 25%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 39% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 20% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexism, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Miscarriage
265 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781905847068
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Old Street Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When the jaded, cancer-ridden founder of a media empire develops a conscience in his old age, he founds a boarding school for artistically gifted children. Based on the premise that true art springs from sorrow, his pupils are subjected to as much...
Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 55%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
challenging 29%
funny 25%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 39% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 20% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexism, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Miscarriage