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245 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099481249
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Joe planned a postcard-perfect afternoon in the English countryside to celebrate his lover's return after 6 weeks in the States. The perfect day turns to nightmare however, when they are involved in freak ballooning accident in which a boy is save...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,068 reviews
Moods
tense 67%
mysterious 50%
emotional 35%
reflective 32%
challenging 28%
sad 10%
informative 8%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Stalking, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Infertility, Infidelity, ViolenceMinor
Animal cruelty, Dementia, Suicide attempt245 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099481249
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Joe planned a postcard-perfect afternoon in the English countryside to celebrate his lover's return after 6 weeks in the States. The perfect day turns to nightmare however, when they are involved in freak ballooning accident in which a boy is save...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,068 reviews
Moods
tense 67%
mysterious 50%
emotional 35%
reflective 32%
challenging 28%
sad 10%
informative 8%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Stalking, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Infertility, Infidelity, ViolenceMinor
Animal cruelty, Dementia, Suicide attempt