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388 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008541200
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HQ
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Description
The feel-good read of 2023. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Beth O'Leary and Alice Oseman's Heartstopper.When 79-year-old Arthur Edwards gathers his family together to share some important news, no one is prepared for the bombshell he drops: he's ...
Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 61%
hopeful 59%
inspiring 45%
funny 33%
reflective 28%
relaxing 11%
sad 10%
adventurous 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Outing, Death of parentModerate
Suicide, Cancer, DeathMinor
Violence, Grief388 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008541200
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HQ
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Description
The feel-good read of 2023. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Beth O'Leary and Alice Oseman's Heartstopper.When 79-year-old Arthur Edwards gathers his family together to share some important news, no one is prepared for the bombshell he drops: he's ...
Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 61%
hopeful 59%
inspiring 45%
funny 33%
reflective 28%
relaxing 11%
sad 10%
adventurous 4%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Outing, Death of parentModerate
Suicide, Cancer, DeathMinor
Violence, Grief