The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant.
Hardcover
Pages 401 pages
Published 1969
Audiobook 12h 1m
Languages English, Arabic, Bulgarian +21
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The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant.
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Weighted Score
4.17 out of 5.0
Bayesian Score Formula
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R (Avg Rating): 4.18 ★
v (Ratings Count): 2,014
C (Catalog Average): 3.89 ★
m (Min Weight Threshold): 50
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Hardcover Avg: 4.18
True Ratings 2,014
Written Reviews 122
Shelved (Popularity) 4,092
Users Read 2,532
Rating Distribution
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Amir
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