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176 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440240426
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 11 August 2009
Description
This poignant novel explores how a unilateral decision can change a life. Two things are hard for Joel Gustafson to cope with: not knowing why, and not being able to do anything about it. Joel's father was once a sailor who lived by the sea. Joel'...
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176 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440240426
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 11 August 2009
Description
This poignant novel explores how a unilateral decision can change a life. Two things are hard for Joel Gustafson to cope with: not knowing why, and not being able to do anything about it. Joel's father was once a sailor who lived by the sea. Joel'...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
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