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314 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224076135
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: 25 July 2006
Description
Philip is an 11 year old in crisis. His pub landlord father has died in a road accident, and his mother is succumbing to the greasy charms of her dead husband's brother, Uncle Alan. The remaining certainties of Philip's life crumble away when his ...
Community Reviews Summary of 926 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
mysterious 50%
sad 48%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
funny 26%
challenging 16%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, BullyingModerate
Suicide attempt, Cursing, Car accidentMinor
Alcohol, Sexual content, Mental illness
314 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224076135
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: 25 July 2006
Description
Philip is an 11 year old in crisis. His pub landlord father has died in a road accident, and his mother is succumbing to the greasy charms of her dead husband's brother, Uncle Alan. The remaining certainties of Philip's life crumble away when his ...
Community Reviews Summary of 926 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
mysterious 50%
sad 48%
tense 40%
reflective 30%
funny 26%
challenging 16%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, BullyingModerate
Suicide attempt, Cursing, Car accidentMinor
Alcohol, Sexual content, Mental illness