352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008440831
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Borough Press
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Description
A story of sacrifice, violence and growing up different – told against the heat and claustrophobia of a seaside city in summer. After Matthew’s grandfather dies suddenly, four friends struggle to face the trauma of their pasts in the wake of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
hopeful 66%
sad 61%
inspiring 22%
challenging 11%
dark 5%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 26% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Death, Rape
352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008440831
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Borough Press
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Description
A story of sacrifice, violence and growing up different – told against the heat and claustrophobia of a seaside city in summer. After Matthew’s grandfather dies suddenly, four friends struggle to face the trauma of their pasts in the wake of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
hopeful 66%
sad 61%
inspiring 22%
challenging 11%
dark 5%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 26% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape