The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead by William S. Burroughs
The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead

William S. Burroughs

The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead

William S. Burroughs

184 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ dark slow-paced

Description

The Wild Boys is a futuristic tale of global warfare in which a guerrilla gang of boys dedicated to freedom battles the organized armies of repressive police states. Making full use of his inimitable humor, wild imagination, and style, Burroughs c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 71%
funny 42%
adventurous 28%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 57%
slow 28%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 28% | Character: 28% | N/A: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Average rating

3.31

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