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272 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849909099
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Books
Publication date: 18 July 1995
Description
Hulton College in Norfolk is a school dedicated to producing military officers. With the First World War about to start, the boys of the school will soon be on the front line. But no one expects a war - not even Dr John Smith, the college's new ho...
Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
adventurous 62%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
funny 37%
hopeful 12%
Pace
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Bullying, Gun violenceModerate
Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racial slurs272 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849909099
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Books
Publication date: 18 July 1995
Description
Hulton College in Norfolk is a school dedicated to producing military officers. With the First World War about to start, the boys of the school will soon be on the front line. But no one expects a war - not even Dr John Smith, the college's new ho...
Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
adventurous 62%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
funny 37%
hopeful 12%
Pace
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Bullying, Gun violenceModerate
Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racial slurs