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236 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330426459
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Gary Harkness is a football player and student at Logos College, West Texas. During a season of unprecedented success on the football field, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the threat of nuclear war. Both frightened and fascinated by the pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 44%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slursMinor
Homophobia
236 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330426459
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Gary Harkness is a football player and student at Logos College, West Texas. During a season of unprecedented success on the football field, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the threat of nuclear war. Both frightened and fascinated by the pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 44%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slursMinor
Homophobia