432 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419724855
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication date: 14 March 2017
Description
Discover a world where words have untold power in this thrilling fantasy adventure from award-winning author Frances Hardinge Everybody knew that books were dangerous. Read the wrong book, it was said, and the words crawled around your brain on b...
Community Reviews Summary of 920 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
mysterious 49%
lighthearted 25%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
emotional 12%
reflective 9%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 30% | Character: 9% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Child death, Death, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Animal death, Physical abuse, Violence
432 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419724855
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication date: 14 March 2017
Description
Discover a world where words have untold power in this thrilling fantasy adventure from award-winning author Frances Hardinge Everybody knew that books were dangerous. Read the wrong book, it was said, and the words crawled around your brain on b...
Community Reviews Summary of 920 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
mysterious 49%
lighthearted 25%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
emotional 12%
reflective 9%
informative 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 30% | Character: 9% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Child death, Death, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Animal death, Physical abuse, Violence