80 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571242580
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 28 April 2009
Description
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
reflective 35%
dark 27%
emotional 20%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 17%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
80 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571242580
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 28 April 2009
Description
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, an...
Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
reflective 35%
dark 27%
emotional 20%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 17%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating