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192 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099529149
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young boy, Victor, is collected from school by a stranger in a bowler hat. The stranger says he has won Victor in a game of backgammon with Victor's father. The stranger, known as the Captain, takes Victor to live with the sweet but withdrawn Li...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
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192 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099529149
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young boy, Victor, is collected from school by a stranger in a bowler hat. The stranger says he has won Victor in a game of backgammon with Victor's father. The stranger, known as the Captain, takes Victor to live with the sweet but withdrawn Li...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 33%
sad 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abortion