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304 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
A poignant and unexpectedly funny novel about Francis - one of the best and bravest teenage boy narrators since Adrian Mole. This is an emotionally honest story about wanting the very best from life, even when life shows you how very bad things ca...
Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews
Moods
sad 87%
lighthearted 37%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 12%
Pace
fast 14%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, CursingModerate
Drug use, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Car accident, Child death, Vomit304 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A poignant and unexpectedly funny novel about Francis - one of the best and bravest teenage boy narrators since Adrian Mole. This is an emotionally honest story about wanting the very best from life, even when life shows you how very bad things ca...
Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews
Moods
sad 87%
lighthearted 37%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 12%
Pace
fast 14%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, CursingModerate
Drug use, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Car accident, Child death, Vomit