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336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Description
Who They Was is an electrifying autobiographical British novel: a debut that truly breaks new ground and shines a light on lives that run on parallel, but wildly different tracks.This life is like being in an ocean. Some people keep swimming towar...
Community Reviews Summary of 472 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
challenging 55%
reflective 51%
emotional 39%
sad 31%
informative 19%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 30% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Gun violence, Drug useModerate
Blood, Death, GoreMinor
Misogyny, Murder, Animal cruelty336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Description
Who They Was is an electrifying autobiographical British novel: a debut that truly breaks new ground and shines a light on lives that run on parallel, but wildly different tracks.This life is like being in an ocean. Some people keep swimming towar...
Community Reviews Summary of 472 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
challenging 55%
reflective 51%
emotional 39%
sad 31%
informative 19%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 30% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violence, Drug useModerate
Blood, Death, GoreMinor
Misogyny, Murder, Animal cruelty