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160 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689848049
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
Fifteen-year-old Jess's grandfather has just had a major heart attack, but he insists he finish his painting, River Boy. At first, Jess cannot understand why this painting is so important to her grandfather, especially since there doesn't seem to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
sad 55%
adventurous 44%
hopeful 44%
reflective 44%
inspiring 22%
relaxing 22%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
tense 11%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Medical content, Death of parent
160 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689848049
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
Fifteen-year-old Jess's grandfather has just had a major heart attack, but he insists he finish his painting, River Boy. At first, Jess cannot understand why this painting is so important to her grandfather, especially since there doesn't seem to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
sad 55%
adventurous 44%
hopeful 44%
reflective 44%
inspiring 22%
relaxing 22%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
tense 11%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, Death of parent