326 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439771344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This irresistible first novel tells the story of a quiet boy who embarks on a dangerous quest in order to fulfill his destiny—and find his father—in a strange world beneath New York City. When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,350 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 26%
funny 25%
dark 23%
tense 22%
lighthearted 18%
inspiring 11%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 41% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, GriefModerate
Confinement, Gore, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Torture, Toxic friendship
326 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780439771344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This irresistible first novel tells the story of a quiet boy who embarks on a dangerous quest in order to fulfill his destiny—and find his father—in a strange world beneath New York City. When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,350 reviews
Moods
emotional 37%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 26%
funny 25%
dark 23%
tense 22%
lighthearted 18%
inspiring 11%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 41% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, GriefModerate
Confinement, Gore, MurderMinor
Death of parent, Torture, Toxic friendship