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380 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689852237
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 May 2004
Description
This modern classic takes on an iron-fisted drug lord, clones bred for their organs, and what it means to be human. Winner of the National Book Award as well as Newbery and Printz Honors. Matteo Alacr n was not born; he was harvested. His DNA came...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,147 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
tense 49%
emotional 47%
mysterious 45%
challenging 26%
sad 25%
reflective 23%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 27% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuseModerate
Animal death, Alcoholism, SlaveryMinor
Animal cruelty, Cursing380 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780689852237
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 May 2004
Description
This modern classic takes on an iron-fisted drug lord, clones bred for their organs, and what it means to be human. Winner of the National Book Award as well as Newbery and Printz Honors. Matteo Alacr n was not born; he was harvested. His DNA came...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,147 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
tense 49%
emotional 47%
mysterious 45%
challenging 26%
sad 25%
reflective 23%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 27% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuseModerate
Animal death, Alcoholism, SlaveryMinor
Animal cruelty, Cursing