160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689817007
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm, until another third convinces him that the government is wrong.
Community Reviews Summary of 6,282 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 44%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 21%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
informative 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Self harm, Police brutality
160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689817007
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his family's farm, until another third convinces him that the government is wrong.
Community Reviews Summary of 6,282 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 44%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 21%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
informative 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Self harm, Police brutality