142 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417788408
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 08 May 2007
Description
NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESIn the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortuna...
Community Reviews Summary of 36,071 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
mysterious 55%
funny 40%
sad 36%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 19%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Grief142 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417788408
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 08 May 2007
Description
NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESIn the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortuna...
Community Reviews Summary of 36,071 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
mysterious 55%
funny 40%
sad 36%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 19%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Grief