The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet by Reif Larsen

The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet

Reif Larsen

374 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

A boundary-leaping debut tracing a gifted young map maker’s attempt to understand the ways of the world.When twelve-year-old genius cartographer T. S. Spivet receives an unexpected phone call from the Smithsonian announcing he has won the prestigi...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
reflective 44%
emotional 41%
funny 35%
hopeful 23%
informative 20%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.79

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...