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Paul Cornell
255 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780426204435
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virgin Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'Who’s going to save us this time?'April, 1914. The inhabitants of the little Norfolk town of Farringham are enjoying an early summer, unaware that war is on the way. Amongst them is Dr John Smith, a short, middle-aged history teacher from Aberdee...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
adventurous 62%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
funny 37%
hopeful 12%
Pace
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Bullying, Gun violenceModerate
Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racial slurs—
Paul Cornell
255 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780426204435
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virgin Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'Who’s going to save us this time?'April, 1914. The inhabitants of the little Norfolk town of Farringham are enjoying an early summer, unaware that war is on the way. Amongst them is Dr John Smith, a short, middle-aged history teacher from Aberdee...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
adventurous 62%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
funny 37%
hopeful 12%
Pace
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Bullying, Gun violenceModerate
Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racial slurs