144 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099590613
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In these seven interlinked stories the grown-up Peter reveals the secret journeys, metamorphoses and adventures of his childhood. Taking childhood as his subject matter, this is McEwan's first work of fiction which appeals to children as well as a...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
funny 65%
adventurous 45%
reflective 45%
relaxing 45%
emotional 25%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 15%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
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144 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099590613
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In these seven interlinked stories the grown-up Peter reveals the secret journeys, metamorphoses and adventures of his childhood. Taking childhood as his subject matter, this is McEwan's first work of fiction which appeals to children as well as a...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
funny 65%
adventurous 45%
reflective 45%
relaxing 45%
emotional 25%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 15%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.