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160 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141042183
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 July 2009
Description
Cover Artist: Harry WillockMatthew, they thought, was just going through a phase of talking to himself. And, like many parents, they waited for him to get over it, but it started to get worse. Mathew's conversations with himself grew more and more...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,039 reviews
Moods
reflective 46%
adventurous 36%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
tense 15%
dark 13%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 29%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Alcohol, Abandonment, BullyingModerate
Kidnapping, SexismMinor
Drug use, Gaslighting, Mental illness160 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141042183
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 July 2009
Description
Cover Artist: Harry WillockMatthew, they thought, was just going through a phase of talking to himself. And, like many parents, they waited for him to get over it, but it started to get worse. Mathew's conversations with himself grew more and more...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,039 reviews
Moods
reflective 46%
adventurous 36%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
tense 15%
dark 13%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 29%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Abandonment, BullyingModerate
Kidnapping, SexismMinor
Drug use, Gaslighting, Mental illness