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112 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571328871
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 14 February 2017
Description
I'm just as good as bloody Pierrepoint. In his small pub in Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub re...
Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
tense 47%
mysterious 29%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, MurderMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Forced institutionalization
112 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571328871
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 14 February 2017
Description
I'm just as good as bloody Pierrepoint. In his small pub in Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub re...
Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
tense 47%
mysterious 29%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, MurderMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Forced institutionalization