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503 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141378664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 30 June 2005
Description
Can the future ever erase the past? Rose has a Cross mother and a nought father in a society where the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors and those with dual heritage face a life-long battle against deep-rooted prejudices. Sephy, her mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,728 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 66%
sad 48%
challenging 40%
reflective 32%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 7%
informative 6%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Cancer, Police brutalityModerate
Alcoholism, Bullying, CursingMinor
Rape, Hate crime, Racial slurs503 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141378664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 30 June 2005
Description
Can the future ever erase the past? Rose has a Cross mother and a nought father in a society where the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors and those with dual heritage face a life-long battle against deep-rooted prejudices. Sephy, her mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,728 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 66%
sad 48%
challenging 40%
reflective 32%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 7%
informative 6%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Cancer, Police brutalityModerate
Alcoholism, Bullying, CursingMinor
Rape, Hate crime, Racial slurs