196 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781401308582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication date: 01 March 2006
Description
Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him, as he tries to save a little girl from a falling car...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,428 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
inspiring 49%
hopeful 46%
sad 39%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 4%
funny 3%
informative 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Child deathModerate
Cancer, Sexual assault, Child abuseMinor
Infertility
196 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781401308582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication date: 01 March 2006
Description
Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him, as he tries to save a little girl from a falling car...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,428 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
inspiring 49%
hopeful 46%
sad 39%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 5%
dark 4%
funny 3%
informative 3%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, Child deathModerate
Cancer, Sexual assault, Child abuseMinor
Infertility