Of a Boy by Sonya Hartnett

Of a Boy

Sonya Hartnett

188 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction classics young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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The year is 1977, and Adrian is nine. He lives with his gran and his uncle Rory; his best friend is Clinton Tull. He loves to draw and he wants a dog; he's afraid of quicksand and self-combustion. Adrian watches his suburban world, but there is mu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

sad 83%
dark 66%
emotional 50%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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