The Story of Tom Brennan by J.C. Burke

The Story of Tom Brennan

J.C. Burke

284 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"For seventeen-year-old Tom, life is about rugby, his mates and his family, who are well respected in their small country town. But a night of celebration changes his life forever. Tom's older brother, Daniel, starts a fight at the 'sudden death' ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 62%
reflective 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

2.63

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