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The Man Without a Face

Isabelle Holland
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The Man Without a Face

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1993

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Isabelle Holland

The Man Without a Face

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Maine • 1960s

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

1993

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

740L

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Super Short Summary

The Man Without a Face by Isabelle Holland follows a young individual named Charles, who forms a bond with Justin McLeod, a reclusive individual with a disfigured face. Set over one summer, the story explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and overcoming personal struggles, as Charles learns life lessons from his interactions with McLeod.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

874 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Man Without a Face by Isabelle Holland is a thought-provoking novel that tackles themes of isolation and personal growth. Readers appreciate its compelling narrative and character development. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, it provides an engaging and emotional exploration of human connections.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Man Without a Face?

Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories with themes of friendship, acceptance, and personal growth would appreciate The Man Without a Face by Isabelle Holland. Fans of A Separate Peace by John Knowles and Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson might find similar emotional depth and character development.

4.2

874 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Maine • 1960s

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

1993

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

740L

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