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319 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 08 April 2010
Description
A sparkling coming-of-age novel that has sold over 300,000 copies in Holland, in which the inhabitants of a sleepy rural town are awakened by the arrival of a kinetic young visionary, Joe Speedboat. After a farming accident plunges him into a coma...
Community Reviews Summary of 821 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
reflective 55%
emotional 39%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Racism, Sexism, Eating disorderModerate
Toxic relationship, Alcohol, ViolenceMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Animal cruelty319 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 08 April 2010
Description
A sparkling coming-of-age novel that has sold over 300,000 copies in Holland, in which the inhabitants of a sleepy rural town are awakened by the arrival of a kinetic young visionary, Joe Speedboat. After a farming accident plunges him into a coma...
Community Reviews Summary of 821 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
reflective 55%
emotional 39%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | Yes: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexism, Eating disorderModerate
Toxic relationship, Alcohol, ViolenceMinor
Sexual assault, Rape, Animal cruelty