432 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
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Language: English
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When thirteen-year-old Matthew Whately goes missing from Bredgar Chambers, a prestigious public school in the heart of West Sussex, aristocratic Inspector Thomas Lynley receives a call for help from the lad's housemaster, who also happens to be an...
Community Reviews Summary of 626 reviews
Moods
dark 87%
tense 68%
sad 56%
emotional 31%
reflective 12%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuseModerate
Child death, Sexual assault432 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When thirteen-year-old Matthew Whately goes missing from Bredgar Chambers, a prestigious public school in the heart of West Sussex, aristocratic Inspector Thomas Lynley receives a call for help from the lad's housemaster, who also happens to be an...
Community Reviews Summary of 626 reviews
Moods
dark 87%
tense 68%
sad 56%
emotional 31%
reflective 12%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuseModerate
Child death, Sexual assault