Blue Boy by Rakesh Satyal

Blue Boy

Rakesh Satyal

276 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ reflective medium-paced

Description

Meet Kiran Sharma: lover of music, dance, and all things sensual; son of immigrants, social outcast, spiritual seeker. A boy who doesn't quite understand his lot--until he realizes he's a god. . . As an only son, Kiran has obligations--to excel in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
funny 75%
hopeful 75%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.6

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