374 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385342308
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarre...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,393 reviews
Moods
adventurous 67%
funny 49%
lighthearted 45%
tense 11%
dark 9%
relaxing 8%
informative 5%
emotional 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 41% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Racism, ConfinementModerate
Murder, Death, BullyingMinor
Suicide, Racial slurs, Sexism
374 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385342308
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 01 April 2009
Description
It is the summer of 1950–and at the once-grand mansion of Buckshaw, young Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, is intrigued by a series of inexplicable events: A dead bird is found on the doorstep, a postage stamp bizarre...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,393 reviews
Moods
adventurous 67%
funny 49%
lighthearted 45%
tense 11%
dark 9%
relaxing 8%
informative 5%
emotional 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 41% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Racism, ConfinementModerate
Murder, Death, BullyingMinor
Suicide, Racial slurs, Sexism