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320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781838851538
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication date: 07 July 2021
Description
A startling and intimate debut novel which explores masculinity, family, disability and love as an estranged father and son struggle to reconcileAfter a car accident Jarred discovers he’ll never walk again. Confined to a ‘giant roller-skate’, he f...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
sad 63%
dark 56%
funny 46%
challenging 36%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 20%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 34%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Mental illnessModerate
Violence, Child abuse, AddictionMinor
Self harm, Drug abuse, Suicide
320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781838851538
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication date: 07 July 2021
Description
A startling and intimate debut novel which explores masculinity, family, disability and love as an estranged father and son struggle to reconcileAfter a car accident Jarred discovers he’ll never walk again. Confined to a ‘giant roller-skate’, he f...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
sad 63%
dark 56%
funny 46%
challenging 36%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 20%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 34%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Mental illnessModerate
Violence, Child abuse, AddictionMinor
Self harm, Drug abuse, Suicide