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512 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007374458
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 01 April 2012
Description
Most young men at Westish College know that their 4 years on the baseball diamond are all they have left. Only Henry Skrimshander seems to have a chance of keeping his dream alive. That is, until a routine throw goes astray. 5 lives brought togeth...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,679 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 31%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 26%
funny 20%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
dark 11%
tense 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death of parent, Eating disorder, SuicideModerate
Mental illness, Addiction, GriefMinor
Homophobia, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts512 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007374458
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 01 April 2012
Description
Most young men at Westish College know that their 4 years on the baseball diamond are all they have left. Only Henry Skrimshander seems to have a chance of keeping his dream alive. That is, until a routine throw goes astray. 5 lives brought togeth...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,679 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 31%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 26%
funny 20%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
dark 11%
tense 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Eating disorder, SuicideModerate
Mental illness, Addiction, GriefMinor
Homophobia, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts