416 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241429860
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Description
Britain is at war and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies. And who better to become a spy than a child? A child can go places, see things and listen in on conversations in a way th...
Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
funny 37%
lighthearted 37%
emotional 21%
tense 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 12%
sad 12%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 6%
reflective 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Violence, Antisemitism, GriefMinor
Child death, Racism416 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241429860
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Description
Britain is at war and a secret arm of the British government called the Ministry of Unladylike Activity is training up spies. And who better to become a spy than a child? A child can go places, see things and listen in on conversations in a way th...
Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews
Moods
mysterious 87%
funny 37%
lighthearted 37%
emotional 21%
tense 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 12%
sad 12%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 6%
reflective 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Violence, Antisemitism, GriefMinor
Child death, Racism