187 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Billy Liar captures brilliantly the claustrophobic atmosphere of a small town. It tells the story of Billy Fisher, a Yorkshire teenager unable to stop lying - especially to his three girlfriends. Trapped by his boring job and working-class parents...
Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
lighthearted 44%
sad 33%
emotional 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 77% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault
187 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Billy Liar captures brilliantly the claustrophobic atmosphere of a small town. It tells the story of Billy Fisher, a Yorkshire teenager unable to stop lying - especially to his three girlfriends. Trapped by his boring job and working-class parents...
Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
lighthearted 44%
sad 33%
emotional 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 77% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault