Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Car accident, Ableism, FatphobiaMinor
Suicide, Alcoholism, HomophobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
reflective 54%
challenging 21%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 21%
dark 18%
tense 15%
inspiring 12%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
448 pages | first published 2013
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9780552778107
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 27 February 2014
Description
Summer, 1972: In the claustrophobic heat, eleven-year-old Byron and his friend begin ‘Operation Perfect’, a hapless mission to rescue Byron’s mother from impending crisis.Winter, present day: As frost creeps across the moor, Jim cleans tables in t...Book Information
448 pages | first published 2013
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9780552778107
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 27 February 2014
Description
Summer, 1972: In the claustrophobic heat, eleven-year-old Byron and his friend begin ‘Operation Perfect’, a hapless mission to rescue Byron’s mother from impending crisis.Winter, present day: As frost creeps across the moor, Jim cleans tables in t...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Death of parent, Emotional abuseModerate
Car accident, Ableism, FatphobiaMinor
Suicide, Alcoholism, HomophobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
reflective 54%
challenging 21%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 21%
dark 18%
tense 15%
inspiring 12%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating