370 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780843960976
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Leisure Books
Publication date: 01 December 1989
Description
Slowly being tortured to death by their aunt, whose madness is infecting the entire neighborhood, Meg and her crippled sister, Susan, find themselves at the mercy of a troubled boy who can either end their misery or be their salvation. Original.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,970 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
sad 69%
challenging 55%
emotional 47%
mysterious 5%
reflective 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Torture, RapeModerate
Car accident370 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780843960976
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Leisure Books
Publication date: 01 December 1989
Description
Slowly being tortured to death by their aunt, whose madness is infecting the entire neighborhood, Meg and her crippled sister, Susan, find themselves at the mercy of a troubled boy who can either end their misery or be their salvation. Original.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,970 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
sad 69%
challenging 55%
emotional 47%
mysterious 5%
reflective 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Torture, RapeModerate
Car accident