400 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689852220
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publication date: 01 September 2002
Description
This modern classic takes on an iron-fisted drug lord, clones bred for their organs, and what it means to be human. Winner of the National Book Award as well as Newbery and Printz Honors. Matteo Alacr n was not born; he was harvested. His DNA came...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,201 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
tense 52%
mysterious 47%
emotional 45%
sad 28%
reflective 23%
challenging 20%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
funny 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Bullying, Child abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug abuseMinor
Animal cruelty, Child death, Cursing400 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689852220
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publication date: 01 September 2002
Description
This modern classic takes on an iron-fisted drug lord, clones bred for their organs, and what it means to be human. Winner of the National Book Award as well as Newbery and Printz Honors. Matteo Alacr n was not born; he was harvested. His DNA came...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,201 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
tense 52%
mysterious 47%
emotional 45%
sad 28%
reflective 23%
challenging 20%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
funny 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Bullying, Child abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug abuseMinor
Animal cruelty, Child death, Cursing