352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
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Language: English
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In 1739 James Dyer is born. He never cries, does not speak until the age of 11 and, strangest of all, cannot feel pain. When smallpox destroys his family, he joins an itinerant quack who uses him to sell bogus medicine. Then a wealthy disciple of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Drug abuse, Drug use
352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1739 James Dyer is born. He never cries, does not speak until the age of 11 and, strangest of all, cannot feel pain. When smallpox destroys his family, he joins an itinerant quack who uses him to sell bogus medicine. Then a wealthy disciple of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Drug abuse, Drug use