304 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481477734
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 21 March 2017
Description
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this dark and gripping novel tells the tragic story of a smart, sweet child poisoned by circumstance as he struggles to escape the horrors of his childhood. Edward is four years old when he is locked away with h...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
challenging 66%
reflective 66%
sad 50%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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304 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481477734
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 21 March 2017
Description
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this dark and gripping novel tells the tragic story of a smart, sweet child poisoned by circumstance as he struggles to escape the horrors of his childhood. Edward is four years old when he is locked away with h...
Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
challenging 66%
reflective 66%
sad 50%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%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.