367 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061433030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 September 2009
Description
When a giant wave destroys his village, Mau is the only one left. Daphne--a traveler from the other side of the globe--is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Separated by language and customs, the two are united by catastrophe. Slowly, they are join...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,398 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
hopeful 57%
reflective 53%
emotional 45%
inspiring 32%
lighthearted 28%
dark 17%
mysterious 15%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 46% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Racism, Violence, Gun violenceMinor
Death of parent, Injury/injury detail, Body horror367 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061433030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 September 2009
Description
When a giant wave destroys his village, Mau is the only one left. Daphne--a traveler from the other side of the globe--is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. Separated by language and customs, the two are united by catastrophe. Slowly, they are join...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,398 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
hopeful 57%
reflective 53%
emotional 45%
inspiring 32%
lighthearted 28%
dark 17%
mysterious 15%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 46% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Child deathModerate
Racism, Violence, Gun violenceMinor
Death of parent, Injury/injury detail, Body horror