152 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846270574
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Portobello Books
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
Written in sharp and sinister prose, this is a novel in which beauty and cruelty are never far apart. 'The Book of Words' is the follow-up to 'The Old Child'.
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
reflective 100%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Death, Emotional abuseModerate
Torture
152 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846270574
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Portobello Books
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
Written in sharp and sinister prose, this is a novel in which beauty and cruelty are never far apart. 'The Book of Words' is the follow-up to 'The Old Child'.
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
reflective 100%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Death, Emotional abuseModerate
Torture