368 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780698405875
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date: 13 January 2015
Description
Special 10th Anniversary EditionMiles Halter is fascinated by famous last words—and tired of his safe life at home. He leaves for boarding school to seek what the dying poet Francois Rabelais called the "Great Perhaps.” Much awaits Miles at Culver...
Community Reviews Summary of 107,199 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 47%
adventurous 34%
mysterious 33%
dark 32%
funny 31%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 17%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
lighthearted 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Car accidentModerate
Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content
368 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780698405875
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date: 13 January 2015
Description
Special 10th Anniversary EditionMiles Halter is fascinated by famous last words—and tired of his safe life at home. He leaves for boarding school to seek what the dying poet Francois Rabelais called the "Great Perhaps.” Much awaits Miles at Culver...
Community Reviews Summary of 107,199 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 47%
adventurous 34%
mysterious 33%
dark 32%
funny 31%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 17%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
lighthearted 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Car accidentModerate
Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content