229 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526604972
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in early 1980s Poland against the violent decline of communism, a tender and passionate story of first love between two young men who eventually find themselves on opposite sides of the political divide—a stunningly poetic and heartrending lit...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,790 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
reflective 68%
challenging 18%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
dark 16%
informative 15%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual contentModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Antisemitism, Drug use, Police brutality229 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526604972
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in early 1980s Poland against the violent decline of communism, a tender and passionate story of first love between two young men who eventually find themselves on opposite sides of the political divide—a stunningly poetic and heartrending lit...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,790 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
reflective 68%
challenging 18%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
dark 16%
informative 15%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual contentModerate
Violence, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Antisemitism, Drug use, Police brutality