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188 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006511373
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
Inventor Sir Claude Amory feels a bitter taste in the mouth, when the new formula for explosive material stolen by someone in the household.In order to quickly remedy the situation, Sir Claude locks the door and turns off the light, giving the thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, RacismMinor
Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism
188 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006511373
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication date: 01 September 1998
Description
Inventor Sir Claude Amory feels a bitter taste in the mouth, when the new formula for explosive material stolen by someone in the household.In order to quickly remedy the situation, Sir Claude locks the door and turns off the light, giving the thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,111 reviews
Moods
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
funny 14%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, RacismMinor
Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism