232 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781781259559
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication date: 26 June 2014
Description
One hot summer's day, John Cole decides to leave his life behind.He shuts up the bookshop no one ever comes to and drives out of London. When his car breaks down and he becomes lost on an isolated road, he goes looking for help, and stumbles into ...
Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
reflective 44%
tense 34%
challenging 28%
emotional 26%
sad 14%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Emotional abuseModerate
Suicide, Violence, VomitMinor
Death, Drug use, Mental illness
232 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781781259559
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication date: 26 June 2014
Description
One hot summer's day, John Cole decides to leave his life behind.He shuts up the bookshop no one ever comes to and drives out of London. When his car breaks down and he becomes lost on an isolated road, he goes looking for help, and stumbles into ...
Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
reflective 44%
tense 34%
challenging 28%
emotional 26%
sad 14%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Emotional abuseModerate
Suicide, Violence, VomitMinor
Death, Drug use, Mental illness