300 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844568413
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . . .' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is whe...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,785 reviews
Moods
dark 83%
mysterious 53%
emotional 44%
reflective 28%
tense 26%
sad 24%
challenging 19%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 19% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Grief, WarMinor
Homophobia, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty300 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844568413
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . . .' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is whe...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,785 reviews
Moods
dark 83%
mysterious 53%
emotional 44%
reflective 28%
tense 26%
sad 24%
challenging 19%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 19% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Grief, WarMinor
Homophobia, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty