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416 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553587043
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 26 April 2005
Description
In the too-quiet town of Oakwood, only the lucky die of boredom . . . and new homeowner Zack Walker isn't feeling lucky. Whoever said the burbs were boring will think twice after reading Linwood Barclay's hilarious debut mystery, in which Dad lear...
Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews
Moods
funny 62%
tense 62%
adventurous 37%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 85% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
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Minor
Child death, Murder416 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553587043
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 26 April 2005
Description
In the too-quiet town of Oakwood, only the lucky die of boredom . . . and new homeowner Zack Walker isn't feeling lucky. Whoever said the burbs were boring will think twice after reading Linwood Barclay's hilarious debut mystery, in which Dad lear...
Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews
Moods
funny 62%
tense 62%
adventurous 37%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 85% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Child death, Murder