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368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571340521
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 24 January 2019
Description
Belfast, 1970s: Sammy and his three friends live in an impoverished area of the city that has become the epicentre of a country seemingly intent on cannibalising itself. They love sharp clothes, a good drink, and the songs of Perry Como, whose com...
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
funny 91%
reflective 50%
adventurous 41%
challenging 41%
emotional 33%
mysterious 25%
sad 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 23% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571340521
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 24 January 2019
Description
Belfast, 1970s: Sammy and his three friends live in an impoverished area of the city that has become the epicentre of a country seemingly intent on cannibalising itself. They love sharp clothes, a good drink, and the songs of Perry Como, whose com...
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
funny 91%
reflective 50%
adventurous 41%
challenging 41%
emotional 33%
mysterious 25%
sad 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 23% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content