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352 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099284482
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage/Ebury (a Division of Random
Publication date: 01 September 2001
Description
A historical tale marking a new turn in Doyle's writing. Born in the slums of Dublin in 1902, his father a one-legged whorehouse bouncer, Henry Smart has to grow up fast. He eventually becomes a Fenian, a rebel, a republican legend - one of Michae...
Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
funny 36%
reflective 31%
tense 31%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
challenging 22%
informative 9%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gun violence
352 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099284482
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage/Ebury (a Division of Random
Publication date: 01 September 2001
Description
A historical tale marking a new turn in Doyle's writing. Born in the slums of Dublin in 1902, his father a one-legged whorehouse bouncer, Henry Smart has to grow up fast. He eventually becomes a Fenian, a rebel, a republican legend - one of Michae...
Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
funny 36%
reflective 31%
tense 31%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
challenging 22%
informative 9%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gun violence