224 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781877008467
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The hottest summer of the 20th century. A tiny community of five houses in the middle of wheat fields. While the adults shelter indoors, six children venture out on their bikes across the scorched, deserted countryside. In the midst of that sea of...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,236 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
tense 54%
adventurous 53%
sad 48%
emotional 42%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Torture, Violence, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Homophobia, Excrement, Body shaming
224 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781877008467
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The hottest summer of the 20th century. A tiny community of five houses in the middle of wheat fields. While the adults shelter indoors, six children venture out on their bikes across the scorched, deserted countryside. In the midst of that sea of...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,236 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
tense 54%
adventurous 53%
sad 48%
emotional 42%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Torture, Violence, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Homophobia, Excrement, Body shaming