It was his only novel, but was nonetheless very successful.

It held the distinction of being the only novel to make the short list of all three awards in 2010.

It was the only graphic novel to make the list.

Moreover, it is his only novel not to have scenes set in London.

It was the only novel in the series, the rest being books of short stories.

This is the only novel to directly involve Earth.

It is the only novel he wrote for young adults and one of three books without a heroic protagonist.

It is the only novel by Lins that has been published.

It is his only novel to date that has been set outside England.

It is the only novel he wrote with a 19th century setting.