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272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781733350143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Third Man Books
Publication date: 29 September 2020
Description
Set in England over a summer in the aftermath of the second world war, the book follows 16-year-old Robert Appleyard, son of a coal miner, who leaves Durham village to head south and search for any work that isn't coal mining. Eventually he finds ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,527 reviews
Moods
inspiring 66%
emotional 64%
hopeful 52%
relaxing 32%
adventurous 29%
lighthearted 25%
sad 19%
funny 18%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
dark 3%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, GriefModerate
War, AlcoholMinor
Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness
272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781733350143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Third Man Books
Publication date: 29 September 2020
Description
Set in England over a summer in the aftermath of the second world war, the book follows 16-year-old Robert Appleyard, son of a coal miner, who leaves Durham village to head south and search for any work that isn't coal mining. Eventually he finds ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,527 reviews
Moods
inspiring 66%
emotional 64%
hopeful 52%
relaxing 32%
adventurous 29%
lighthearted 25%
sad 19%
funny 18%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
dark 3%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, GriefModerate
War, AlcoholMinor
Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness