Golden Boy by Abigail Tarttelin

Golden Boy

Abigail Tarttelin

347 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

The Walker family is good at keeping secrets from the world. They are even better at keeping them from each other. Max Walker is a golden boy, with a secret that the world may not be ready for. This novel is a riveting tale of a family in crisis, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews

Moods

emotional 97%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 47%
reflective 47%
sad 47%
tense 30%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 16%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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