180 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405208673
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enc...
Community Reviews Summary of 35,079 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
mysterious 55%
funny 40%
sad 36%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 19%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Grief180 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405208673
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enc...
Community Reviews Summary of 35,079 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
mysterious 55%
funny 40%
sad 36%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 19%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 44% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Grief