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512 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419731495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication date: 09 October 2018
Description
Discover the secrets of Gullstruck Island in this lush fantasy from award-winning author Frances Hardinge On Gullstruck Island, legend has it that the volcanoes are not just active but alive. Anger them, and pay the price. Keep them happy, and enj...
Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
emotional 52%
dark 42%
challenging 26%
tense 23%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
reflective 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 78% | Plot: 12% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Death, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Genocide, Child death512 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419731495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication date: 09 October 2018
Description
Discover the secrets of Gullstruck Island in this lush fantasy from award-winning author Frances Hardinge On Gullstruck Island, legend has it that the volcanoes are not just active but alive. Anger them, and pay the price. Keep them happy, and enj...
Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
emotional 52%
dark 42%
challenging 26%
tense 23%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
reflective 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 78% | Plot: 12% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Death, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Genocide, Child death