Starter for Ten
by David Nicholls
Starter for Ten by David Nicholls holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 11.8K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 338 pages.
About Starter for Ten
The year is 1985. Brian Jackson, a working-class kid on full scholarship, has started his first term at university. He has a dark secret—a long-held, burning ambition to appear on the wildly popular British TV quiz show University Challenge—and now, finally, it seems the dream is about to become reality. He's made the school team, and they've completed the qualifying rounds and are limbering up for their first televised match. (And, what's more, he's fallen head over heels for one of his teammates, the beautiful, brainy, and intimidatingly posh Alice Harbinson.) Life seems perfect and triumph inevitable—but as his world opens up, Brian learns that a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Nicholls |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 338 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,757 |
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What genre is Starter for Ten?
Starter for Ten is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Starter for Ten worth reading?
Based on 11.8K reader ratings, Starter for Ten has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Starter for Ten?
Starter for Ten has 338 pages.
Who wrote Starter for Ten?
Starter for Ten was written by David Nicholls. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Starter for Ten?
The ISBN-13 for Starter for Ten is 9780345498120.0.
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