336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804176774
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 19 June 2018
Description
From the bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet comes a powerful novel, inspired by a true story, about a boy whose life is transformed at Seattle's epic 1909 World's Fair. "An evocative, heartfelt, beautifully crafted story...
Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
reflective 57%
informative 35%
hopeful 28%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 21%
challenging 17%
dark 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Dementia, GriefModerate
Racism, Trafficking, Mental illnessMinor
Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence
336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804176774
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 19 June 2018
Description
From the bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet comes a powerful novel, inspired by a true story, about a boy whose life is transformed at Seattle's epic 1909 World's Fair. "An evocative, heartfelt, beautifully crafted story...
Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
reflective 57%
informative 35%
hopeful 28%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 21%
challenging 17%
dark 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Dementia, GriefModerate
Racism, Trafficking, Mental illnessMinor
Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence