256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0426204433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virgin Books
Publication date: 18 May 1995
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 90 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
hopeful 16%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Bullying, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, TortureMinor
Racial slurs256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0426204433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virgin Books
Publication date: 18 May 1995
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 90 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
hopeful 16%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Bullying, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, TortureMinor
Racial slurs