186 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9580462674
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 October 2001
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
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Grief
186 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9580462674
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 October 2001
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
hopeful 80%
inspiring 80%
funny 40%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Grief