235 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783596187263
Format: Paperback
Language: German
Publisher: Fischer Taschenbuch
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1943, in a seaside town where their family has gone to be safe from war, thirteen-year-old Max Carver and sister, fifteen-year-old Alicia, with new friend Roland, face off against an evil magician who is striving to complete a bargain made befo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,832 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 58%
tense 45%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 33% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Torture, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Blood, War, Infertility235 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9783596187263
Format: Paperback
Language: German
Publisher: Fischer Taschenbuch
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1943, in a seaside town where their family has gone to be safe from war, thirteen-year-old Max Carver and sister, fifteen-year-old Alicia, with new friend Roland, face off against an evil magician who is striving to complete a bargain made befo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,832 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 58%
tense 45%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 33% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Torture, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Blood, War, Infertility