416 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781338277500
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Publication date: 26 February 2019
Description
In this tense, page-turning story of survival in near-future England, Jacob must go to all lengths to find his dog and escape to freedom with a gang of rebel children.In a frighteningly real near future England, Jacob escapes from the Academy orph...
Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
emotional 57%
dark 42%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 21%
sad 14%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Child death, Chronic illness, DeathMinor
Ableism, Cursing, Misogyny416 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781338277500
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Publication date: 26 February 2019
Description
In this tense, page-turning story of survival in near-future England, Jacob must go to all lengths to find his dog and escape to freedom with a gang of rebel children.In a frighteningly real near future England, Jacob escapes from the Academy orph...
Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
emotional 57%
dark 42%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 21%
sad 14%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Child death, Chronic illness, DeathMinor
Ableism, Cursing, Misogyny