288 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780753829080
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion, surrounded by the magical beings he has created. A sickly wife locked away in a hidden room. An enigma involving strange lights that shine out from the small island on which an old, d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,431 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
adventurous 60%
tense 36%
emotional 29%
sad 21%
challenging 11%
reflective 8%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, KidnappingMinor
Death of parent, Confinement, Suicide
288 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780753829080
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion, surrounded by the magical beings he has created. A sickly wife locked away in a hidden room. An enigma involving strange lights that shine out from the small island on which an old, d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,431 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
adventurous 60%
tense 36%
emotional 29%
sad 21%
challenging 11%
reflective 8%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, KidnappingMinor
Death of parent, Confinement, Suicide