320 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763681944
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 22 September 2015
Description
How hard can it be to write a fantasy trilogy? From Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet comes an outrageously funny black comedy about an impoverished literary writer who makes a pact with the devil.Award-winning YA author Philip Murdstone is in trouble. H...
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
funny 40%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 20%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Misogyny, Racism, TransphobiaMinor
Sexual content
320 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763681944
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 22 September 2015
Description
How hard can it be to write a fantasy trilogy? From Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet comes an outrageously funny black comedy about an impoverished literary writer who makes a pact with the devil.Award-winning YA author Philip Murdstone is in trouble. H...
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
adventurous 40%
funny 40%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 20%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Racism, TransphobiaMinor
Sexual content