202 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780220000
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Phoenix
Publication date: 01 February 2010
Description
1943. As war sweeps across Europe, Max Carver's father moves his family away from the city, to an old wooden house on the coast. But as soon as they arrive, strange things begin to happen: Max discovers a garden filled with eerie statues; his sis...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,932 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 58%
tense 45%
sad 25%
emotional 24%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 32% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Torture, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Blood, War, Infertility
202 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780220000
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Phoenix
Publication date: 01 February 2010
Description
1943. As war sweeps across Europe, Max Carver's father moves his family away from the city, to an old wooden house on the coast. But as soon as they arrive, strange things begin to happen: Max discovers a garden filled with eerie statues; his sis...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,932 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 58%
tense 45%
sad 25%
emotional 24%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 32% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Torture, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Blood, War, Infertility