403 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689875359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this debut gothic novel mysterious visions, dark family secrets and a long-lost diary thrust Gemma and her classmates back into the horrors that followed her from India. (Ages 12+)It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemm...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,732 reviews
Moods
adventurous 69%
dark 63%
emotional 40%
tense 19%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Animal death, Self harmModerate
Racism, Body shaming, BullyingMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Death
403 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689875359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this debut gothic novel mysterious visions, dark family secrets and a long-lost diary thrust Gemma and her classmates back into the horrors that followed her from India. (Ages 12+)It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemm...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,732 reviews
Moods
adventurous 69%
dark 63%
emotional 40%
tense 19%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Animal death, Self harmModerate
Racism, Body shaming, BullyingMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Death