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362 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473200128
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 19 May 1994
Description
OTHER CHILDREN GET GIVEN XYLOPHONES. SUSAN JUST HAD TO ASK HER GRANDFATHER TO TAKE HIS VEST OFF. Yes. There’s a Death in the family. It’s hard to grow up normally when Grandfather rides a white horse and wields a scythe – especially when you...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,405 reviews
Moods
adventurous 74%
lighthearted 63%
emotional 15%
reflective 14%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 8%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Alcohol, Violence, FatphobiaMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Racism362 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473200128
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 19 May 1994
Description
OTHER CHILDREN GET GIVEN XYLOPHONES. SUSAN JUST HAD TO ASK HER GRANDFATHER TO TAKE HIS VEST OFF. Yes. There’s a Death in the family. It’s hard to grow up normally when Grandfather rides a white horse and wields a scythe – especially when you...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,405 reviews
Moods
adventurous 74%
lighthearted 63%
emotional 15%
reflective 14%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 8%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Alcohol, Violence, FatphobiaMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Racism