Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger

Hard Love

Ellen Wittlinger

256 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance young adult emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Since his parents' divorce, John's mother hasn't touched him, her new fiancé wants them to move away, and his father would rather be anywhere than at Friday night dinner with his son. It's no wonder John writes articles like "Interview with the St...

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Community Reviews Summary of 549 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
funny 66%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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