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 4,831 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 33%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 28%
funny 21%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
tense 11%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disordersModerate
Death of parent, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts
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 4,831 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 33%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 28%
funny 21%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
tense 11%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disordersModerate
Death of parent, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts