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128 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848421783
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication date: 27 January 2011
Description
An acerbically brilliant satire that explores the fault line between race and property. In 1959, Russ and Bev are selling their desirable two-bed for a knock-down price, enabling the first black family to move into the neighbourhood and alarming t...
Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
funny 20%
sad 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 38% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Racism, Racial slurs
128 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781848421783
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication date: 27 January 2011
Description
An acerbically brilliant satire that explores the fault line between race and property. In 1959, Russ and Bev are selling their desirable two-bed for a knock-down price, enabling the first black family to move into the neighbourhood and alarming t...
Community Reviews Summary of 408 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
funny 20%
sad 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 38% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs