224 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784870119
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 06 August 2015
Description
As a child, Luke’s mother often tells him the story of the Dumb House, an experiment on newborn babies raised in silence, designed to test the innateness of language. As Luke grows up, his interest in language and the delicate balance of life and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews
Moods
tense 48%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 29%
reflective 11%
emotional 7%
Pace
medium 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 96% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Death, RapeMinor
Stalking
224 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784870119
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 06 August 2015
Description
As a child, Luke’s mother often tells him the story of the Dumb House, an experiment on newborn babies raised in silence, designed to test the innateness of language. As Luke grows up, his interest in language and the delicate balance of life and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews
Moods
tense 48%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 29%
reflective 11%
emotional 7%
Pace
medium 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 96% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Death, RapeMinor
Stalking