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320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781838851538
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication date: 07 July 2021
Description
A startling and intimate debut novel which explores masculinity, family, disability and love as an estranged father and son struggle to reconcileAfter a car accident Jarred discovers he’ll never walk again. Confined to a ‘giant roller-skate’, he f...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 62%
dark 55%
funny 44%
challenging 37%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 20%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 36%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Mental illnessModerate
Violence, Child abuse, AddictionMinor
Self harm, Drug abuse, Suicide
320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781838851538
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication date: 07 July 2021
Description
A startling and intimate debut novel which explores masculinity, family, disability and love as an estranged father and son struggle to reconcileAfter a car accident Jarred discovers he’ll never walk again. Confined to a ‘giant roller-skate’, he f...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 62%
dark 55%
funny 44%
challenging 37%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 20%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 36%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Mental illnessModerate
Violence, Child abuse, AddictionMinor
Self harm, Drug abuse, Suicide