A 13-year-old’s diary of his chaotic first year at an elite South African boys’ boarding school—hormones, friendship, and dark humor.
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A 13-year-old’s diary of his chaotic first year at an elite South African boys’ boarding school—hormones, friendship, and dark humor.
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It is 2003 – ten years since ‘Spud’ Milton’s class of 93 finished school. Despite their unbreakable bond, the Crazy Eight have lost touch. An invitation to their ten-year reunion weekend at the school triggers an unsettling tumult of emotions for Spud. He’s sure he won’t go, hardened by the prospect of revealing a decade of spectacular non-achievement to his former, privileged classmates. At twenty-eight, Spud is stuck in a one-third life crisis: his glittering theatre career has stalled before ...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring teen sexual talk, dating, and hormone humor; assault themes present
Violence & gore
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Boarding-school bullying, fights, and physical intimidation among boys
Profanity
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Frequent coarse language and strong profanity in boys’ dialogue
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources
Magic & witchcraft
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Not present
Occult / demonology
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Not present
Political content
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Light 1990s South African historical and social backdrop
Self-harm / suicide
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Plot involves investigating a past teacher’s suicide
Abuse & suffering
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Bullying and sexual-assault themes; darker boarding-school cruelty
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