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380 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394714806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon
Publication date: 12 May 1983
Description
After enduring an injury at Dunkirk during World War II, Laurie Odell is sent to a rural veterans’ hospital in England to convalesce. There he befriends the young, bright Andrew, a conscientious objector serving as an orderly. As they find solace ...
Community Reviews Summary of 925 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
challenging 50%
sad 34%
hopeful 30%
tense 14%
inspiring 10%
dark 5%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detailModerate
War, Self harm, Drug useMinor
Medical content, Racial slurs
380 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394714806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon
Publication date: 12 May 1983
Description
After enduring an injury at Dunkirk during World War II, Laurie Odell is sent to a rural veterans’ hospital in England to convalesce. There he befriends the young, bright Andrew, a conscientious objector serving as an orderly. As they find solace ...
Community Reviews Summary of 925 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
challenging 50%
sad 34%
hopeful 30%
tense 14%
inspiring 10%
dark 5%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detailModerate
War, Self harm, Drug useMinor
Medical content, Racial slurs