The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson

The Goldfish Boy

Lisa Thompson

396 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Matthew Corbin suffers from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. He hasn't been to school in weeks. His hands are cracked and bleeding from cleaning. He refuses to leave his bedroom. To pass the time, he observes his neighbors from his bedroom wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 603 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
mysterious 65%
hopeful 34%
sad 34%
inspiring 30%
tense 26%
adventurous 17%
informative 17%
reflective 17%
challenging 13%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 36%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 26% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.96

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