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220 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
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Language: English
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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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Moods
dark: 100%
challenging: 75%
sad: 75%
adventurous: 25%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, DeathModerate
Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape220 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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.
Description
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...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 100%
challenging: 75%
sad: 75%
adventurous: 25%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, DeathModerate
Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape