304 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481477741
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 30 January 2018
Description
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this dark and gripping novel tells the tragic story of a smart, sweet child poisoned by circumstance as he struggles to escape the horrors of his childhood. Edward is four years old when he is locked away with h...
Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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304 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481477741
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 30 January 2018
Description
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, this dark and gripping novel tells the tragic story of a smart, sweet child poisoned by circumstance as he struggles to escape the horrors of his childhood. Edward is four years old when he is locked away with h...
Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.