282 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571349364
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 31 January 2018
Description
Ten-year-old Jas has a unique way of experiencing her universe: the feeling of udder ointment on her skin as protection against harsh winters; the texture of green warts, like capers, on migrating toads; the sound of 'blush words' that aren't in t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,673 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
challenging 48%
tense 43%
emotional 39%
reflective 26%
mysterious 8%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death
282 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571349364
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 31 January 2018
Description
Ten-year-old Jas has a unique way of experiencing her universe: the feeling of udder ointment on her skin as protection against harsh winters; the texture of green warts, like capers, on migrating toads; the sound of 'blush words' that aren't in t...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,673 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
challenging 48%
tense 43%
emotional 39%
reflective 26%
mysterious 8%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death