500 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141399997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 July 2013
Description
Two boys, brothers, wake up tied and bound in a boathouse by the sea. Their kidnapper has gone, but soon he will return. Their bonds are inescapable. But there is a bottle and tar to seal it. Paper and a splinter for writing; blood for ink. A mess...
Community Reviews Summary of 930 reviews
Moods
tense 79%
mysterious 70%
emotional 25%
adventurous 12%
sad 12%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
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500 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141399997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 July 2013
Description
Two boys, brothers, wake up tied and bound in a boathouse by the sea. Their kidnapper has gone, but soon he will return. Their bonds are inescapable. But there is a bottle and tar to seal it. Paper and a splinter for writing; blood for ink. A mess...
Community Reviews Summary of 930 reviews
Moods
tense 79%
mysterious 70%
emotional 25%
adventurous 12%
sad 12%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.