8 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780739377277
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio (Penguin Classics)
Publication date: 11 August 2009
Description
The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the highly controversial issues of bisexuality and AIDS. Law school, girlfriends, and career choices we...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
reflective 61%
informative 38%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Biphobia, Sexual content, AddictionModerate
Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse8 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780739377277
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio (Penguin Classics)
Publication date: 11 August 2009
Description
The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the highly controversial issues of bisexuality and AIDS. Law school, girlfriends, and career choices we...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
reflective 61%
informative 38%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Biphobia, Sexual content, AddictionModerate
Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse