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342 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099555254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 02 August 2012
Description
It is in 1950s' Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten - determined her love will be enough for them both.A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. Patr...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,109 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
reflective 58%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
dark 15%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Homophobia, Outing, Toxic relationshipMinor
Suicide342 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099555254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 02 August 2012
Description
It is in 1950s' Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten - determined her love will be enough for them both.A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. Patr...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,109 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
reflective 58%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
dark 15%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Outing, Toxic relationshipMinor
Suicide