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416 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
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Language: English
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An Ice-Cream War was the debut novel of William Boyd who would go on to be recognized as 'the finest storyteller of his generation' (Sebastian Faulks). It follows the fortunes of several wildly different characters - including an expat farmer and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism
416 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An Ice-Cream War was the debut novel of William Boyd who would go on to be recognized as 'the finest storyteller of his generation' (Sebastian Faulks). It follows the fortunes of several wildly different characters - including an expat farmer and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism