Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen

Boy in the Tower

Polly Ho-Yen

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction middle grade science fiction adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

When they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way. Ade loves living at the top of a tower block. From his window, he feels like he can see the whole world stretching...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
emotional 60%
dark 56%
tense 56%
hopeful 52%
mysterious 47%
sad 30%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

4.08

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