Self-Made Boys by Anna-Marie McLemore

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Stonewall Honor recipient and two-time National Book Award Longlist selectee Anna-Marie McLemore weaves an intoxicating tale of glamor and heartache in Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix, part of the Remixed Classics series.New York City, 1922. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
hopeful 65%
reflective 41%
inspiring 35%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 16%
funny 13%
tense 10%
challenging 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.28

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