Man Down by James Goodhand

Man Down

James Goodhand

381 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Will Parks needs to man up. A man stands. A man fights. A man bleeds. These are the first lessons you learn in a town where girls are objects, words are weak and fists do the talking. Will's more at home in the classroom than the gym, and the m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
dark 60%
tense 60%
emotional 50%
sad 40%
reflective 30%
challenging 20%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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