The Butterfly Tattoo by Philip Pullman

The Butterfly Tattoo

Philip Pullman

186 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction mystery romance young adult dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The agony and ecstasy of a teenage love affair inspires this tense, romantic thriller. Sixth-former Chris falls in love with Jenny the moment he sets eyes on her as he works at an Oxford ball. But as their relationship blossoms, tragedy and violen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
tense 62%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 37%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
inspiring 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

2.99

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