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512 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007374441
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
At Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big league stardom. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five people are upended. Henry's fight ag...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,699 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 31%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 26%
funny 19%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
dark 11%
tense 11%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death of parent, Eating disorder, SuicideModerate
Mental illness, Addiction, GriefMinor
Homophobia, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts512 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007374441
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
At Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big league stardom. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five people are upended. Henry's fight ag...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,699 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 31%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 26%
funny 19%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
dark 11%
tense 11%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Eating disorder, SuicideModerate
Mental illness, Addiction, GriefMinor
Homophobia, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts