The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan

The Lost Thing

Shaun Tan

32 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

A kid finds a lost 'thing' on the beach where he's scavenging for his bottle-top collection. The thing is a large, freakish creature but no-one else really notices it--it's simply not a part of their familiar day-to-day reality. So the kid takes i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
mysterious 64%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 21%
emotional 21%
relaxing 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 33%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

4.18

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