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288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593653845
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Description
A funny, gossipy and ultimately poignant novel about four Gen X teen friends turned 21st-century adults who awkwardly come back together to confront an influential teacher whose brutal remarks have haunted them all for years.In his early forties, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
funny 46%
sad 30%
hopeful 25%
challenging 18%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 14%
lighthearted 11%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Homophobia, RacismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, IslamophobiaMinor
Death of parent, Drug abuse, Kidnapping
288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593653845
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Description
A funny, gossipy and ultimately poignant novel about four Gen X teen friends turned 21st-century adults who awkwardly come back together to confront an influential teacher whose brutal remarks have haunted them all for years.In his early forties, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
funny 46%
sad 30%
hopeful 25%
challenging 18%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 14%
lighthearted 11%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Homophobia, RacismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, IslamophobiaMinor
Death of parent, Drug abuse, Kidnapping