352 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007221462
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication date: 01 July 2005
Description
Must-have short story collection by Garth Nix, containing thirteen stories all introduced by the author himself. ACROSS THE WALL brings together an eclectic mix of Garth Nix's writing spanning several years. The opening story is the 2005 World Boo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,309 reviews
Moods
funny 52%
dark 47%
mysterious 41%
emotional 35%
lighthearted 29%
reflective 29%
sad 23%
tense 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 15% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 30% | No: 15% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 33% | No: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
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Graphic
Blood, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Hate crime, Racism, ViolenceMinor
Child abuse, Rape352 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007221462
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication date: 01 July 2005
Description
Must-have short story collection by Garth Nix, containing thirteen stories all introduced by the author himself. ACROSS THE WALL brings together an eclectic mix of Garth Nix's writing spanning several years. The opening story is the 2005 World Boo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,309 reviews
Moods
funny 52%
dark 47%
mysterious 41%
emotional 35%
lighthearted 29%
reflective 29%
sad 23%
tense 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 15% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 30% | No: 15% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 33% | No: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Hate crime, Racism, ViolenceMinor
Child abuse, Rape