368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B0BHWQP9BH
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: William-Morrow
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Description
In "The Dead Thing," a middle-schooler struggles to deal with the aftermath of her parents' substance addictions and split. One day, her little brother claims he found a shoebox with "the dead thing" inside. He won't show it to her and he won't le...
Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
tense 57%
emotional 27%
adventurous 24%
challenging 21%
reflective 21%
sad 19%
funny 12%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 14% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 9% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, MurderModerate
Addiction, Body horror, Child abuseMinor
Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse
368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B0BHWQP9BH
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: William-Morrow
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Description
In "The Dead Thing," a middle-schooler struggles to deal with the aftermath of her parents' substance addictions and split. One day, her little brother claims he found a shoebox with "the dead thing" inside. He won't show it to her and he won't le...
Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
tense 57%
emotional 27%
adventurous 24%
challenging 21%
reflective 21%
sad 19%
funny 12%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 14% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 9% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 30% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, MurderModerate
Addiction, Body horror, Child abuseMinor
Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse