386 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440338468
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarre...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,399 reviews
Moods
adventurous 70%
funny 48%
lighthearted 47%
tense 10%
dark 9%
relaxing 7%
informative 6%
emotional 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 40% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Racism, ConfinementModerate
Murder, Death, SuicideMinor
Racial slurs, Bullying, Sexism386 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440338468
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarre...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,399 reviews
Moods
adventurous 70%
funny 48%
lighthearted 47%
tense 10%
dark 9%
relaxing 7%
informative 6%
emotional 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 40% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Racism, ConfinementModerate
Murder, Death, SuicideMinor
Racial slurs, Bullying, Sexism