304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141377056
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin/RandomHouse
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Description
When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. But then a m...
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
mysterious 60%
sad 38%
hopeful 34%
reflective 29%
inspiring 22%
tense 18%
dark 10%
challenging 8%
informative 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 72% | Plot: 15% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Child death, Blood, Injury/Injury detailMinor
War, Bullying, Alcoholism304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141377056
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin/RandomHouse
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Description
When Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool . . . who happens to be a ghost. But then a m...
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
mysterious 60%
sad 38%
hopeful 34%
reflective 29%
inspiring 22%
tense 18%
dark 10%
challenging 8%
informative 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 72% | Plot: 15% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Child death, Blood, Injury/Injury detailMinor
War, Bullying, Alcoholism