224 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Award-winning author David Almond pens the dreamlike tale of a boy rediscovering joy and beauty within and around him, even amid sorrow.One hot summer morning, only weeks after his father's death, Davie steps out his front door into the familiar s...
Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 41%
lighthearted 33%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
dark 8%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Violence, BloodMinor
Animal death, Death of parent224 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Award-winning author David Almond pens the dreamlike tale of a boy rediscovering joy and beauty within and around him, even amid sorrow.One hot summer morning, only weeks after his father's death, Davie steps out his front door into the familiar s...
Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 41%
lighthearted 33%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
dark 8%
funny 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Violence, BloodMinor
Animal death, Death of parent