192 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913322144
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicken House
Publication date: 26 March 2001
Description
Billy's mother is dead, and his father and brother are fiercely involved in a bitter miners' strike that has split the local community. Billy's father wants his son to learn boxing, like he did, and his father before him. But Billy is fascinated b...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Grief
192 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913322144
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicken House
Publication date: 26 March 2001
Description
Billy's mother is dead, and his father and brother are fiercely involved in a bitter miners' strike that has split the local community. Billy's father wants his son to learn boxing, like he did, and his father before him. But Billy is fascinated b...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Grief