Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger

Hard Love

Ellen Wittlinger

224 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 632 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
funny 57%
hopeful 42%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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