288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250833549
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Description
A fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story, following the personal and political awakening of a young gay Black man in 1980s NYC, from the television drama writer and producer of The Chi, Narcos, and Bel-Air.Born into a wealthy Black Indianap...
Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews
Moods
informative 67%
reflective 62%
challenging 32%
sad 29%
inspiring 28%
dark 25%
funny 19%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 14%
tense 11%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual content, RacismModerate
Drug use, Police brutality, Violence288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250833549
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Description
A fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story, following the personal and political awakening of a young gay Black man in 1980s NYC, from the television drama writer and producer of The Chi, Narcos, and Bel-Air.Born into a wealthy Black Indianap...
Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews
Moods
informative 67%
reflective 62%
challenging 32%
sad 29%
inspiring 28%
dark 25%
funny 19%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 14%
tense 11%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual content, RacismModerate
Drug use, Police brutality, Violence