160 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141042183
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 July 2009
Description
Cover Artist: Harry WillockMatthew, they thought, was just going through a phase of talking to himself. And, like many parents, they waited for him to get over it, but it started to get worse. Mathew's conversations with himself grew more and more...
Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
adventurous 38%
emotional 19%
challenging 16%
dark 14%
tense 9%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 35% | Character: 32% | Plot: 32%Strong character development?
No: 61% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders
160 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141042183
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 July 2009
Description
Cover Artist: Harry WillockMatthew, they thought, was just going through a phase of talking to himself. And, like many parents, they waited for him to get over it, but it started to get worse. Mathew's conversations with himself grew more and more...
Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
adventurous 38%
emotional 19%
challenging 16%
dark 14%
tense 9%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 35% | Character: 32% | Plot: 32%Strong character development?
No: 61% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders