288 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786893253
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Publication date: 07 June 2018
Description
The story of Hamlet is not usually thought of as one meant for laughter. But Matt Haig's able retelling of the tale in The Dead Fathers Club will make you laugh, though it might also evoke a tear. Eleven-year-old Philip Noble is at his father's fu...
Community Reviews Summary of 582 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
mysterious 55%
sad 48%
tense 43%
reflective 41%
funny 27%
adventurous 20%
challenging 17%
hopeful 5%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, BullyingModerate
Cursing, Car accident, Murder
288 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786893253
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Publication date: 07 June 2018
Description
The story of Hamlet is not usually thought of as one meant for laughter. But Matt Haig's able retelling of the tale in The Dead Fathers Club will make you laugh, though it might also evoke a tear. Eleven-year-old Philip Noble is at his father's fu...
Community Reviews Summary of 582 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
mysterious 55%
sad 48%
tense 43%
reflective 41%
funny 27%
adventurous 20%
challenging 17%
hopeful 5%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, BullyingModerate
Cursing, Car accident, Murder