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160 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571348596
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When a towering giant made of iron appears out of nowhere, young Hogarth sees him not as a monster, but a friend. The townspeople are terrified of the giant and devise a plan to bring him down. But Hogarth believes in his friend, and rescues him w...
Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 19%
funny 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
emotional 9%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
challenging 6%
sad 5%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 23% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injuryModerate
SlaveryMinor
Animal death, Bullying, Death
160 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571348596
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When a towering giant made of iron appears out of nowhere, young Hogarth sees him not as a monster, but a friend. The townspeople are terrified of the giant and devise a plan to bring him down. But Hogarth believes in his friend, and rescues him w...
Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 48%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 19%
funny 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
emotional 9%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
challenging 6%
sad 5%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 23% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injuryModerate
SlaveryMinor
Animal death, Bullying, Death