661 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241144978
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ruprecht Van Doren is an overweight genius whose hobbies include very difficult maths and the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. Daniel "Skippy" Juster is his roommate. In the grand old Dublin Institution that is Seabrook College for Boys,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,382 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
emotional 62%
sad 45%
challenging 21%
reflective 21%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 28% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, BullyingModerate
Pedophilia, Addiction, Eating disorderMinor
Cancer, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming
661 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241144978
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ruprecht Van Doren is an overweight genius whose hobbies include very difficult maths and the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. Daniel "Skippy" Juster is his roommate. In the grand old Dublin Institution that is Seabrook College for Boys,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,382 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
emotional 62%
sad 45%
challenging 21%
reflective 21%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 28% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, BullyingModerate
Pedophilia, Addiction, Eating disorderMinor
Cancer, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming