Boy by James Hanley

220 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous slow-paced
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Boy by James Hanley is a gripping and absorbing novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate unflinching portrayals of the human condition, gritty realism, and the struggles of growing up, making it a must-read for those who enjoy literary fiction that tackles tough themes with unvarnished honesty.

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Acclaimed by luminaries such as William Faulkner and suppressed for more than 50 years by a prosecution for obscenity, James Hanley's 1930s classic charts the short and brutish life of a boy forced out of school and into the unforgiving world of w...

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Community Reviews

3.33
based on 29 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

challenging: 75%

sad: 75%

adventurous: 25%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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