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192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007150076
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren's Books
Publication date: 02 August 2004
Description
Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller. Told in the voice of a young soldier, the story follows 24 hours in his life at the front during WW1, and captures his memories as he looks back over his life...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,670 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 42%
dark 30%
tense 28%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 24%
challenging 20%
informative 18%
inspiring 18%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Animal death, KidnappingMinor
Vomit, Animal cruelty, Alcoholism
192 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007150076
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren's Books
Publication date: 02 August 2004
Description
Heroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller. Told in the voice of a young soldier, the story follows 24 hours in his life at the front during WW1, and captures his memories as he looks back over his life...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,670 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 42%
dark 30%
tense 28%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 24%
challenging 20%
informative 18%
inspiring 18%
funny 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Death of parent, Animal death, KidnappingMinor
Vomit, Animal cruelty, Alcoholism