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L.A. Meyer
301 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613716406
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's BoyLife as a ship's boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of eighteen...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,191 reviews
Moods
funny 63%
lighthearted 51%
emotional 24%
tense 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
challenging 6%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 40% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, Child deathMinor
Trafficking, Homophobia, Pedophilia—
L.A. Meyer
301 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613716406
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's BoyLife as a ship's boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of eighteen...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,191 reviews
Moods
funny 63%
lighthearted 51%
emotional 24%
tense 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
challenging 6%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 40% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, Child deathMinor
Trafficking, Homophobia, Pedophilia