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352 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A mesmerizing portrait of 1950s hypocrisy and unexpected love, from a powerful new voice.It is 1957, and Lewis Aldridge, straight out of prison, is journeying back to his home in Waterford, a suburban town outside London. He is nineteen years old,...
Community Reviews Summary of 559 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
dark 60%
reflective 39%
tense 26%
hopeful 21%
challenging 17%
mysterious 8%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assaultModerate
Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent
352 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A mesmerizing portrait of 1950s hypocrisy and unexpected love, from a powerful new voice.It is 1957, and Lewis Aldridge, straight out of prison, is journeying back to his home in Waterford, a suburban town outside London. He is nineteen years old,...
Community Reviews Summary of 559 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
dark 60%
reflective 39%
tense 26%
hopeful 21%
challenging 17%
mysterious 8%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assaultModerate
Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent