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242 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781931520904
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charley is an athlete. He wants to grow up to be the fastest runner in the world, like his father. He wants to be painted crossing the finishing line, in his racing silks, with a medal around his neck. Charley lives in a stable. He isn't a runner,...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
Pace
fast 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SlaveryModerate
Torture, Death of parent
242 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781931520904
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charley is an athlete. He wants to grow up to be the fastest runner in the world, like his father. He wants to be painted crossing the finishing line, in his racing silks, with a medal around his neck. Charley lives in a stable. He isn't a runner,...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
Pace
fast 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SlaveryModerate
Torture, Death of parent