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342 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407017853
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 04 September 2008
Description
Born at the beginning of the twentieth century, Henry Smart lives through the evolution of modern Ireland, and in this extraordinary novel he brilliantly tells his story. From his own birth and childhood on the streets of Dublin to his role as sol...
Community Reviews Summary of 563 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
342 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781407017853
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 04 September 2008
Description
Born at the beginning of the twentieth century, Henry Smart lives through the evolution of modern Ireland, and in this extraordinary novel he brilliantly tells his story. From his own birth and childhood on the streets of Dublin to his role as sol...
Community Reviews Summary of 563 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