319 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307387882
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 September 2008
Description
Meet Mike Engleby, a second-year student at university. Despite the fact that Mike is obviously intelligent, and involved in many clubs, it is clear that something about Mike is not quite right. When he becomes fixated on a classmate named Jennife...
Community Reviews Summary of 426 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 40%
tense 36%
sad 13%
emotional 9%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Mental illnessModerate
Murder, Addiction, Schizophrenia/PsychosisMinor
Drug use, Sexism, Alcohol
319 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307387882
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 September 2008
Description
Meet Mike Engleby, a second-year student at university. Despite the fact that Mike is obviously intelligent, and involved in many clubs, it is clear that something about Mike is not quite right. When he becomes fixated on a classmate named Jennife...
Community Reviews Summary of 426 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 40%
tense 36%
sad 13%
emotional 9%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Mental illnessModerate
Murder, Addiction, Schizophrenia/PsychosisMinor
Drug use, Sexism, Alcohol