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320 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156005005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvest
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
In the world of his large family, affluent Tamils living in Colombo, Arjie is an oddity, a 'funny boy' who prefers dressing as a girl to playing cricket with his brother.In FUNNY BOY we follow the life of the family through Arjie's eyes, as he com...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,156 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 63%
tense 40%
informative 37%
dark 31%
challenging 25%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Violence, RacismModerate
Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, BullyingMinor
Torture, Child abuse, Emotional abuse
320 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156005005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvest
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
In the world of his large family, affluent Tamils living in Colombo, Arjie is an oddity, a 'funny boy' who prefers dressing as a girl to playing cricket with his brother.In FUNNY BOY we follow the life of the family through Arjie's eyes, as he com...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,156 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 63%
tense 40%
informative 37%
dark 31%
challenging 25%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 43% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Violence, RacismModerate
Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, BullyingMinor
Torture, Child abuse, Emotional abuse