278 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435120573
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Heinneman Educational
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Simon, now nearly twenty-one, had a twin brother Patrick who disappeared mysteriously when he was fourteen. A story of mystery and detection within the family circle, with swift dramatic action and a skilfully managed plot. Recommended for teenage...
Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews
Moods
dark 37%
tense 37%
emotional 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 31% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
278 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435120573
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Heinneman Educational
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Simon, now nearly twenty-one, had a twin brother Patrick who disappeared mysteriously when he was fourteen. A story of mystery and detection within the family circle, with swift dramatic action and a skilfully managed plot. Recommended for teenage...
Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews
Moods
dark 37%
tense 37%
emotional 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 31% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating