153 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416924982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
SHADOW CHILDREN Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend.Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,282 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 44%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 21%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
informative 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Self harm, Police brutality
153 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416924982
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
SHADOW CHILDREN Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend.Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,282 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
tense 44%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 21%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
informative 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, DeathModerate
Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violenceMinor
Animal death, Self harm, Police brutality