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202 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780220000
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Phoenix
Publication date: 01 February 2010
Description
1943. As war sweeps across Europe, Max Carver's father moves his family away from the city, to an old wooden house on the coast. But as soon as they arrive, strange things begin to happen: Max discovers a garden filled with eerie statues; his sis...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,024 reviews
Moods
adventurous 74%
dark 59%
tense 49%
emotional 27%
sad 26%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 34% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Torture, GriefMinor
War, Death, Medical trauma
202 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780220000
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Phoenix
Publication date: 01 February 2010
Description
1943. As war sweeps across Europe, Max Carver's father moves his family away from the city, to an old wooden house on the coast. But as soon as they arrive, strange things begin to happen: Max discovers a garden filled with eerie statues; his sis...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,024 reviews
Moods
adventurous 74%
dark 59%
tense 49%
emotional 27%
sad 26%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 34% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Torture, GriefMinor
War, Death, Medical trauma