352 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781635573510
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Description
Shortlisted for the Saltire Society Literary AwardsNamed One of the Best Books of the Year by NPR An extraordinary debut that explores legacies of abuse, redemption, and the strength of the human spirit--from the Boer Wars in South Africa to bruta...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
sad 64%
challenging 54%
informative 45%
reflective 32%
tense 29%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 29% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Child abuse, Child death
352 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781635573510
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Description
Shortlisted for the Saltire Society Literary AwardsNamed One of the Best Books of the Year by NPR An extraordinary debut that explores legacies of abuse, redemption, and the strength of the human spirit--from the Boer Wars in South Africa to bruta...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
sad 64%
challenging 54%
informative 45%
reflective 32%
tense 29%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 29% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Child abuse, Child death