294 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747599258
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jakob Beer is seven years old when he is rescued from the muddy ruins of a buried village in Nazi-occupied Poland. Of his family, he is the only one who has survived. Under the guidance of the Greek geologist Athos, Jakob must steel himself to exc...
Community Reviews Summary of 759 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 61%
challenging 52%
dark 50%
inspiring 22%
informative 19%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, Grief, DeathModerate
Antisemitism, Child death, Sexual contentMinor
Animal death, Vomit
294 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747599258
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Jakob Beer is seven years old when he is rescued from the muddy ruins of a buried village in Nazi-occupied Poland. Of his family, he is the only one who has survived. Under the guidance of the Greek geologist Athos, Jakob must steel himself to exc...
Community Reviews Summary of 759 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 61%
challenging 52%
dark 50%
inspiring 22%
informative 19%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, Grief, DeathModerate
Antisemitism, Child death, Sexual contentMinor
Animal death, Vomit