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192 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140237498
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
Publication date: 16 July 1951
Description
A 16-year old American boy relates in his own words the experiences he goes through at school and after, and reveals with unusual candour the workings of his own mind. What does a boy in his teens think and feel about his teachers, parents, friend...
Community Reviews Summary of 152,511 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 38%
dark 31%
funny 31%
adventurous 20%
challenging 15%
tense 11%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, CursingModerate
Child death, Homophobia, Suicide
192 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140237498
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
Publication date: 16 July 1951
Description
A 16-year old American boy relates in his own words the experiences he goes through at school and after, and reveals with unusual candour the workings of his own mind. What does a boy in his teens think and feel about his teachers, parents, friend...
Community Reviews Summary of 152,511 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 38%
dark 31%
funny 31%
adventurous 20%
challenging 15%
tense 11%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 34% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, CursingModerate
Child death, Homophobia, Suicide