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184 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007486441
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful is waiting for his brother Charlie Peaceful to be executed for cowardice during the First World War. He tells the story of his life before the war, and his love for Molly, a childhood sweetheart who falls in love with his b...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,685 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 42%
dark 30%
tense 28%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 25%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
informative 17%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Animal death, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Gun violence
184 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007486441
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful is waiting for his brother Charlie Peaceful to be executed for cowardice during the First World War. He tells the story of his life before the war, and his love for Molly, a childhood sweetheart who falls in love with his b...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,685 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 42%
dark 30%
tense 28%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 25%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
informative 17%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, GriefModerate
Death of parent, Animal death, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, Gun violence