218 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316044776
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's war time, and the Carver family decides to leave the capital where they live and move to a small coastal village where they've recently bought a home. But from the minute they cross the threshold, strange things begin to happen. In that myste...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,848 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 58%
tense 45%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 32% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Torture, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Blood, War, Infertility
218 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316044776
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's war time, and the Carver family decides to leave the capital where they live and move to a small coastal village where they've recently bought a home. But from the minute they cross the threshold, strange things begin to happen. In that myste...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,848 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 58%
tense 45%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 32% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Torture, Grief, Death of parentMinor
Blood, War, Infertility