512 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101911884
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 21 February 2017
Description
In the north of England, a group of young Indian immigrants struggle to begin something new--to support their families; to build their futures; to show their worth; to escape their pasts. An epic for our times, The Year of the Runaways is a stunni...
Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 57%
reflective 57%
dark 50%
tense 35%
informative 21%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 31% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Racism, RapeModerate
Genocide, Violence, ExcrementMinor
Sexism, Death of parent512 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101911884
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 21 February 2017
Description
In the north of England, a group of young Indian immigrants struggle to begin something new--to support their families; to build their futures; to show their worth; to escape their pasts. An epic for our times, The Year of the Runaways is a stunni...
Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 57%
reflective 57%
dark 50%
tense 35%
informative 21%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 31% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, RapeModerate
Genocide, Violence, ExcrementMinor
Sexism, Death of parent