298 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142501849
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 13 October 2003
Description
With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to her best-selling fantasies, acclaimed author Eva Ibbotson has written a hair-raising novel, set in turn-of-the-last-century Brazil.Accompanied by Miss Minton, a fierce-looking, no-nonsens...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,578 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
hopeful 46%
mysterious 33%
inspiring 26%
funny 23%
emotional 16%
relaxing 12%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
sad 7%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 25% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, ColonisationMinor
Animal death, Child abuse, Death of parent
298 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142501849
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 13 October 2003
Description
With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to her best-selling fantasies, acclaimed author Eva Ibbotson has written a hair-raising novel, set in turn-of-the-last-century Brazil.Accompanied by Miss Minton, a fierce-looking, no-nonsens...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,578 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
hopeful 46%
mysterious 33%
inspiring 26%
funny 23%
emotional 16%
relaxing 12%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
sad 7%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 25% | Character: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, ColonisationMinor
Animal death, Child abuse, Death of parent