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405 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781476770383
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 11 November 2014
Description
A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life.In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,215 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 53%
emotional 34%
sad 32%
reflective 17%
challenging 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 25% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Drug use, DeathModerate
Addiction, Gun violence, GriefMinor
Domestic abuse, Suicide, Murder
405 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781476770383
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 11 November 2014
Description
A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life.In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,215 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 53%
emotional 34%
sad 32%
reflective 17%
challenging 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 25% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Drug use, DeathModerate
Addiction, Gun violence, GriefMinor
Domestic abuse, Suicide, Murder