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112 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444716191
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stroughton
Publication date: 20 April 2010
Description
Even the most die-hard baseball fans don't know the true story of William “Blockade Billy” Blakely. He may have been the greatest player the game has ever seen, but today no one remembers his name. He was the first--and only--player to have his ex...
Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
tense 37%
sad 15%
reflective 11%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
funny 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 39% | Character: 36% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, MurderModerate
Child abuse
112 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444716191
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stroughton
Publication date: 20 April 2010
Description
Even the most die-hard baseball fans don't know the true story of William “Blockade Billy” Blakely. He may have been the greatest player the game has ever seen, but today no one remembers his name. He was the first--and only--player to have his ex...
Community Reviews Summary of 569 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
tense 37%
sad 15%
reflective 11%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
funny 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 39% | Character: 36% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, MurderModerate
Child abuse