461 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099555025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 May 2010
Description
In 1968, in a remote part of Canada, a mysterious child is born: a baby who appears to be neither fully boy nor girl, but both at once. Only three people share the secret - the baby's parents and a trusted neighbour. Together the adults make a dif...
Community Reviews Summary of 742 reviews
Moods
reflective 86%
sad 86%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 46%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Sexual violence, Transphobia, Medical content461 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099555025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 May 2010
Description
In 1968, in a remote part of Canada, a mysterious child is born: a baby who appears to be neither fully boy nor girl, but both at once. Only three people share the secret - the baby's parents and a trusted neighbour. Together the adults make a dif...
Community Reviews Summary of 742 reviews
Moods
reflective 86%
sad 86%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 46%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Sexual violence, Transphobia, Medical content