211 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593512197
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 09 July 2019
Description
Growing up in 1980s Niagara Falls – a seedy but magical, slightly haunted place – Jake Baker spends most of his time with his uncle Calvin, a kind but eccentric enthusiast of occult artifacts and conspiracy theories. The summer Jake turns twelve, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,516 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
adventurous 63%
sad 46%
dark 45%
reflective 43%
funny 17%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
inspiring 7%
challenging 6%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, Car accidentModerate
Bullying, Mental illness, GriefMinor
Child death, Murder
211 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593512197
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 09 July 2019
Description
Growing up in 1980s Niagara Falls – a seedy but magical, slightly haunted place – Jake Baker spends most of his time with his uncle Calvin, a kind but eccentric enthusiast of occult artifacts and conspiracy theories. The summer Jake turns twelve, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,516 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
adventurous 63%
sad 46%
dark 45%
reflective 43%
funny 17%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
inspiring 7%
challenging 6%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, Car accidentModerate
Bullying, Mental illness, GriefMinor
Child death, Murder