Billy Elliot by Melvin Burgess

Billy Elliot

Melvin Burgess

186 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional informative medium-paced

Description

This novel is set in northern England during the 1984 miner's strike. Billy elliot tells the story of young working class boy who chooses not to follow his widowed fathers instruction to train to be a boxer.

Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.68

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