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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, SuicideModerate
Grief, Car accident, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationshipCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3242 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
challenging 31%
tense 28%
reflective 27%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
funny 21%
sad 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
514 pages | first published 2006
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ISBN/UID: 9780670037773
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Special Topics in Calamity Physics is a darkly hilarious coming-of-age novel and a richly plotted suspense tale told through the distinctive voice of its heroine, Blue van Meer. After a childhood moving from one academic outpost to another with he...Book Information
514 pages | first published 2006
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ISBN/UID: 9780670037773
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Special Topics in Calamity Physics is a darkly hilarious coming-of-age novel and a richly plotted suspense tale told through the distinctive voice of its heroine, Blue van Meer. After a childhood moving from one academic outpost to another with he...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, SuicideModerate
Grief, Car accident, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationshipCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3242 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
challenging 31%
tense 28%
reflective 27%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
funny 21%
sad 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating