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246 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780297856269
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication date: 09 May 2013
Description
A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion, surrounded by the magical beings he has created... A sickly wife locked away in a hidden room... An enigma involving strange lights that shine out from the small island on which an ol...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,651 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
adventurous 62%
tense 43%
emotional 28%
sad 24%
challenging 11%
reflective 7%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, KidnappingMinor
Death of parent, Confinement, Suicide246 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780297856269
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication date: 09 May 2013
Description
A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion, surrounded by the magical beings he has created... A sickly wife locked away in a hidden room... An enigma involving strange lights that shine out from the small island on which an ol...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,651 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
adventurous 62%
tense 43%
emotional 28%
sad 24%
challenging 11%
reflective 7%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, KidnappingMinor
Death of parent, Confinement, Suicide