512 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316187510
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
At Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big league stardom. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five people are upended. Henry's fight ag...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,130 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 31%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 29%
funny 20%
adventurous 18%
challenging 17%
tense 13%
dark 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disordersModerate
Death of parent, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts
512 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316187510
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
At Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big league stardom. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five people are upended. Henry's fight ag...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,130 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 31%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 29%
funny 20%
adventurous 18%
challenging 17%
tense 13%
dark 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disordersModerate
Death of parent, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts