Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 113 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
120 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780956284020
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A single mother takes her two young sons on a trip to the seaside. They stay in a hotel, drink hot chocolate and go to the funfair. She wants to protect them from an uncomprehending and cold world. She knows that it will be the last trip for her b...Book Information
120 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780956284020
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A single mother takes her two young sons on a trip to the seaside. They stay in a hotel, drink hot chocolate and go to the funfair. She wants to protect them from an uncomprehending and cold world. She knows that it will be the last trip for her b...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 113 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating