229 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751536829
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks
Publication date: 01 September 2003
Description
To his mind, Eddie has lived an uninspiring life. Now an old man, his job is to fix rides at a seaside amusement park. On his eighty-third birthday, Eddie’s time on earth comes to an end. When a cart falls from the fairground, he rushes to sa...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,338 reviews
Moods
emotional 76%
inspiring 49%
hopeful 46%
sad 39%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Child deathModerate
Cancer, Sexual assault, Child abuseMinor
Infertility
229 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751536829
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks
Publication date: 01 September 2003
Description
To his mind, Eddie has lived an uninspiring life. Now an old man, his job is to fix rides at a seaside amusement park. On his eighty-third birthday, Eddie’s time on earth comes to an end. When a cart falls from the fairground, he rushes to sa...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,338 reviews
Moods
emotional 76%
inspiring 49%
hopeful 46%
sad 39%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Child deathModerate
Cancer, Sexual assault, Child abuseMinor
Infertility