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320 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
In the world of his large family, affluent Tamils living in Colombo, Arjie is an oddity, a 'funny boy' who prefers dressing as a girl to playing cricket with his brother. In FUNNY BOY we follow the life of the family through Arjie's eyes, as he co...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,162 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
sad 63%
tense 40%
informative 36%
dark 32%
challenging 25%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Violence, RacismModerate
Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, BullyingMinor
Torture, Alcohol, Racial slurs
320 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the world of his large family, affluent Tamils living in Colombo, Arjie is an oddity, a 'funny boy' who prefers dressing as a girl to playing cricket with his brother. In FUNNY BOY we follow the life of the family through Arjie's eyes, as he co...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,162 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
sad 63%
tense 40%
informative 36%
dark 32%
challenging 25%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 12%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Violence, RacismModerate
Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, BullyingMinor
Torture, Alcohol, Racial slurs