288 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743265232
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 07 March 2005
Description
The classic, award-winning novel, made famous by Steven Spielberg's film, tells of a young boy's struggle to survive World War II in China. Jim is separated from his parents in a world at war. To survive, he must find a strength greater than all t...
Community Reviews Summary of 818 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 50%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 40%
informative 25%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, GenocideModerate
Racial slurs
288 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743265232
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 07 March 2005
Description
The classic, award-winning novel, made famous by Steven Spielberg's film, tells of a young boy's struggle to survive World War II in China. Jim is separated from his parents in a world at war. To survive, he must find a strength greater than all t...
Community Reviews Summary of 818 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 50%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 40%
informative 25%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, GenocideModerate
Racial slurs