400 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670021871
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Back in 1985, Frank Mackey was nineteen, growing up poor in Dublin's inner city and living crammed into a small flat with his family on Faithful Place. But he had his sights set on a lot more. He and his girl, Rosie Daly, were all set to run away ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,190 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
tense 57%
emotional 48%
sad 33%
reflective 22%
challenging 12%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 24% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Murder, AlcoholismModerate
Ableism, Addiction, CursingMinor
Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence400 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670021871
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Back in 1985, Frank Mackey was nineteen, growing up poor in Dublin's inner city and living crammed into a small flat with his family on Faithful Place. But he had his sights set on a lot more. He and his girl, Rosie Daly, were all set to run away ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,190 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
tense 57%
emotional 48%
sad 33%
reflective 22%
challenging 12%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 24% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Murder, AlcoholismModerate
Ableism, Addiction, CursingMinor
Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence