352 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007311224
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1810, a sister and brother uncover the fossilized skull of an unknown animal in the cliffs on the south coast of England. With its long snout and prominent teeth, it might be a crocodile – except that it has a huge, bulbous eye.Remarkable Creat...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,001 reviews
Moods
inspiring 51%
reflective 41%
emotional 30%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 7%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Ableism, Child deathMinor
Animal death, Sexual content
352 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007311224
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1810, a sister and brother uncover the fossilized skull of an unknown animal in the cliffs on the south coast of England. With its long snout and prominent teeth, it might be a crocodile – except that it has a huge, bulbous eye.Remarkable Creat...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,001 reviews
Moods
inspiring 51%
reflective 41%
emotional 30%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 18%
sad 13%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 7%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Ableism, Child deathMinor
Animal death, Sexual content