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256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0426204433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virgin Books
Publication date: 18 May 1995
Description
'Who’s going to save us this time?'April, 1914. The inhabitants of the little Norfolk town of Farringham are enjoying an early summer, unaware that war is on the way. Amongst them is Dr John Smith, a short, middle-aged history teacher from Aberdee...
Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 72%
mysterious 63%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
challenging 36%
funny 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 9%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Body horror, BloodModerate
Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racial slurs256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0426204433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virgin Books
Publication date: 18 May 1995
Description
'Who’s going to save us this time?'April, 1914. The inhabitants of the little Norfolk town of Farringham are enjoying an early summer, unaware that war is on the way. Amongst them is Dr John Smith, a short, middle-aged history teacher from Aberdee...
Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews
Moods
adventurous 72%
dark 72%
mysterious 63%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
challenging 36%
funny 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 9%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Body horror, BloodModerate
Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racial slurs