160 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781566895019
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Coffee House Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Myriam Gurba's debut is the bold and hilarious tale of her coming of age as a queer, mixed-race Chicana. Blending radical formal fluidity and caustic humor, Mean turns what might be tragic into piercing, revealing comedy. This is a confident, funn...
Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews
Moods
funny 65%
reflective 65%
emotional 64%
challenging 31%
sad 28%
tense 16%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Eating disorder, Homophobia, RacismMinor
Xenophobia, Excrement, Suicide attempt160 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781566895019
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Coffee House Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Myriam Gurba's debut is the bold and hilarious tale of her coming of age as a queer, mixed-race Chicana. Blending radical formal fluidity and caustic humor, Mean turns what might be tragic into piercing, revealing comedy. This is a confident, funn...
Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews
Moods
funny 65%
reflective 65%
emotional 64%
challenging 31%
sad 28%
tense 16%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Eating disorder, Homophobia, RacismMinor
Xenophobia, Excrement, Suicide attempt