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304 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241983133
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 January 2020
Description
In the summer of 1959, an Antiguan immigrant in north west London lives the last day of his life, unknowingly caught in someone else's story of hate and division, resistance and revolt.A mother looks back on her early forays into matters of the hu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,628 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 36%
funny 36%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
dark 11%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 37% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 15% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 19% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, DeathModerate
Racism, Transphobia, HomophobiaMinor
Car accident, Abortion
304 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241983133
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 January 2020
Description
In the summer of 1959, an Antiguan immigrant in north west London lives the last day of his life, unknowingly caught in someone else's story of hate and division, resistance and revolt.A mother looks back on her early forays into matters of the hu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,628 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 36%
funny 36%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
dark 11%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 37% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 15% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 19% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, DeathModerate
Racism, Transphobia, HomophobiaMinor
Car accident, Abortion