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288 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140131680
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 May 1991
Description
Karim Amir lives with his English mother and Indian father in the routine comfort of suburban London, enduring his teenage years with good humor, always on the lookout for adventure--and sexual possibilities. Life gets more interesting, however, w...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,672 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 21%
challenging 20%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
sad 9%
informative 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Body shaming, Islamophobia, FatphobiaMinor
Biphobia, Suicide, Cancer
288 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140131680
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 May 1991
Description
Karim Amir lives with his English mother and Indian father in the routine comfort of suburban London, enduring his teenage years with good humor, always on the lookout for adventure--and sexual possibilities. Life gets more interesting, however, w...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,672 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 21%
challenging 20%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 11%
sad 9%
informative 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Body shaming, Islamophobia, FatphobiaMinor
Biphobia, Suicide, Cancer