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250 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755339310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'Better opportunity' -- that's why Angela's dad sailed to England from America in 1948 on the Empire Windrush. Six months later her mum joined him in his one room in Earl's Court. Twenty years and four children later, Mr Jacob has become seriously...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
sad 53%
funny 46%
challenging 30%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illnessModerate
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Medical content
250 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755339310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'Better opportunity' -- that's why Angela's dad sailed to England from America in 1948 on the Empire Windrush. Six months later her mum joined him in his one room in Earl's Court. Twenty years and four children later, Mr Jacob has become seriously...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
sad 53%
funny 46%
challenging 30%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illnessModerate
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Medical content