12 hours, 50 minutes • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781510092037
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: 30 August 2018
Description
On his fourteenth birthday, right before his eyes, Chen's parents are incinerated by a blast of ball lightning. Striving to make sense of this bizarre tragedy, he dedicates his life to a single goal: to unlock the secrets of this enigmatic natural...
Community Reviews Summary of 670 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
adventurous 38%
dark 31%
informative 28%
tense 28%
reflective 22%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 41% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyModerate
War, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts12 hours, 50 minutes • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781510092037
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: 30 August 2018
Description
On his fourteenth birthday, right before his eyes, Chen's parents are incinerated by a blast of ball lightning. Striving to make sense of this bizarre tragedy, he dedicates his life to a single goal: to unlock the secrets of this enigmatic natural...
Community Reviews Summary of 670 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
adventurous 38%
dark 31%
informative 28%
tense 28%
reflective 22%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 41% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyModerate
War, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts