384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547939971
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 09 June 2015
Description
Charles Marlow teaches his high school English students that language will expand their worlds. But linguistic precision cannot help him connect with his autistic son, his ex-wife, or his college-bound daughter, who has just flown the nest. He’s ...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
sad 66%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | N/A: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Bullying, Mental illnessModerate
Homophobia, Miscarriage, AlcoholMinor
Death, Rape, Excrement
384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547939971
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 09 June 2015
Description
Charles Marlow teaches his high school English students that language will expand their worlds. But linguistic precision cannot help him connect with his autistic son, his ex-wife, or his college-bound daughter, who has just flown the nest. He’s ...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
sad 66%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | N/A: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Bullying, Mental illnessModerate
Homophobia, Miscarriage, AlcoholMinor
Death, Rape, Excrement