2 hours • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060817909
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 01 December 2004
Description
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enc...
Community Reviews Summary of 36,026 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
mysterious 55%
funny 40%
sad 37%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 19%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Grief2 hours • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060817909
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 01 December 2004
Description
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enc...
Community Reviews Summary of 36,026 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
mysterious 55%
funny 40%
sad 37%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 19%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Grief