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338 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345498120
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Villard
Publication date: 23 January 2007
Description
It's 1985 and Brian Jackson has arrived at university with a burning ambition - to make it onto TV's foremost general knowledge quiz. But no sooner has he embarked on 'The Challenge' than he finds himself falling hopelessly in love with his teamma...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,203 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 75%
hopeful 20%
reflective 17%
emotional 16%
relaxing 10%
sad 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, GriefModerate
Classism, Cursing, AlcoholMinor
Drug use, Vomit, Sexual content
338 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345498120
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Villard
Publication date: 23 January 2007
Description
It's 1985 and Brian Jackson has arrived at university with a burning ambition - to make it onto TV's foremost general knowledge quiz. But no sooner has he embarked on 'The Challenge' than he finds himself falling hopelessly in love with his teamma...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,203 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 75%
hopeful 20%
reflective 17%
emotional 16%
relaxing 10%
sad 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, GriefModerate
Classism, Cursing, AlcoholMinor
Drug use, Vomit, Sexual content