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192 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is a first novel, about growing up in London, which centres round the moment when the local bogey man, who the children have been terrified of, dies. His death releases passions that have been supressed in the street for many years.
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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Suicide, Religious bigotryModerate
Animal death, Body horror, DeadnamingMinor
Miscarriage, Bullying, Sexual content
192 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is a first novel, about growing up in London, which centres round the moment when the local bogey man, who the children have been terrified of, dies. His death releases passions that have been supressed in the street for many years.
',
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Suicide, Religious bigotryModerate
Animal death, Body horror, DeadnamingMinor
Miscarriage, Bullying, Sexual content