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385 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781536203622
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 25 September 2018
Description
Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet ignites an epic tale of young love against the dramatic backdrop of the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.Can love survive a lifetime? When working-class Clem Ackroyd falls for Frankie Mortimer, the gorgeous daughter...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
tense 50%
informative 41%
sad 25%
adventurous 16%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, WarMinor
Sexual assault
385 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781536203622
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 25 September 2018
Description
Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet ignites an epic tale of young love against the dramatic backdrop of the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis.Can love survive a lifetime? When working-class Clem Ackroyd falls for Frankie Mortimer, the gorgeous daughter...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
tense 50%
informative 41%
sad 25%
adventurous 16%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, WarMinor
Sexual assault