342 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099555254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 02 August 2012
Description
It is in 1950s' Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten - determined her love will be enough for them both. A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,638 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
reflective 58%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
dark 15%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 31% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Outing, Toxic relationshipMinor
Suicide342 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099555254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 02 August 2012
Description
It is in 1950s' Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim in the shadow of the pier and Marion is smitten - determined her love will be enough for them both. A few years later in Brighton Museum Patrick meets Tom. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,638 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
reflective 58%
tense 22%
challenging 20%
dark 15%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 31% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Outing, Toxic relationshipMinor
Suicide