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240 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330524964
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 04 March 2011
Description
During a season of unprecedented success, Gary becomes increasingly fixated on the threat of nuclear war. Both frightened and fascinated by the prospect, he listens to his team-mates discussing match tactics in much the same terms as generals migh...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 44%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slursMinor
Homophobia
240 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330524964
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 04 March 2011
Description
During a season of unprecedented success, Gary becomes increasingly fixated on the threat of nuclear war. Both frightened and fascinated by the prospect, he listens to his team-mates discussing match tactics in much the same terms as generals migh...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 44%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slursMinor
Homophobia