Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violence, Drug useModerate
Death, Gore, InfidelityMinor
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 287 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
challenging 56%
reflective 46%
emotional 35%
sad 29%
informative 20%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 78% | No: 13% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Average rating
336 pages | first published 2020
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Description
Who They Was is an electrifying autobiographical British novel: a debut that truly breaks new ground and shines a light on lives that run on parallel, but wildly different tracks.This life is like being in an ocean. Some people keep swimming towar...Book Information
336 pages | first published 2020
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Description
Who They Was is an electrifying autobiographical British novel: a debut that truly breaks new ground and shines a light on lives that run on parallel, but wildly different tracks.This life is like being in an ocean. Some people keep swimming towar...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Gun violence, Drug useModerate
Death, Gore, InfidelityMinor
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 287 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
challenging 56%
reflective 46%
emotional 35%
sad 29%
informative 20%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 78% | No: 13% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Average rating