496 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786694676
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On his fourteenth birthday, right before his eyes, Chen's parents are incinerated by a blast of ball lightning. Striving to make sense of this bizarre tragedy, he dedicates his life to a single goal: to unlock the secrets of this enigmatic natural...
Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
adventurous 38%
dark 31%
informative 28%
tense 28%
reflective 22%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 41% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyModerate
War, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts496 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786694676
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On his fourteenth birthday, right before his eyes, Chen's parents are incinerated by a blast of ball lightning. Striving to make sense of this bizarre tragedy, he dedicates his life to a single goal: to unlock the secrets of this enigmatic natural...
Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
adventurous 38%
dark 31%
informative 28%
tense 28%
reflective 22%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 41% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyModerate
War, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts