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288 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Ben is devastated by the sudden death of his wife, and her son, Jacob, is a joy to him despite his autism. But while cleaning out his wife's cupboards, Ben finds proof that Jacob was never her child. Horrified, he sets out to find Jacob's real fam...
Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
challenging 44%
mysterious 44%
emotional 33%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 11%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | Character: 37% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Death, Ableism, Child abuseMinor
Alcohol
288 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ben is devastated by the sudden death of his wife, and her son, Jacob, is a joy to him despite his autism. But while cleaning out his wife's cupboards, Ben finds proof that Jacob was never her child. Horrified, he sets out to find Jacob's real fam...
Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
challenging 44%
mysterious 44%
emotional 33%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 11%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | Character: 37% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Death, Ableism, Child abuseMinor
Alcohol