384 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444764666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication date: 25 June 2013
Description
At an exclusive school somewhere outside of Arlington, Virginia, students aren’t taught history, geography, or mathematics—they are taught to persuade. Students learn to use language to manipulate minds, wielding words as weapons. The very best gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,198 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
tense 57%
dark 45%
challenging 14%
emotional 13%
funny 12%
reflective 8%
sad 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Gun violence, GoreModerate
Sexual assault, Suicide, BloodMinor
Confinement
384 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444764666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Publication date: 25 June 2013
Description
At an exclusive school somewhere outside of Arlington, Virginia, students aren’t taught history, geography, or mathematics—they are taught to persuade. Students learn to use language to manipulate minds, wielding words as weapons. The very best gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,198 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
tense 57%
dark 45%
challenging 14%
emotional 13%
funny 12%
reflective 8%
sad 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, GoreModerate
Sexual assault, Suicide, BloodMinor
Confinement