Man o' War by Cory McCarthy

Man o' War

Cory McCarthy with E.R. Fightmaster (Narrator)

10 hours, 16 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An achingly honest and frequently hilarious coming-of-age novel about an Arab American trans swimmer fighting to keep their head above water in a landlocked Midwestern town.River McIntyre has grown up down the street from Sea Planet, an infamous m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
reflective 71%
hopeful 65%
inspiring 50%
challenging 42%
informative 38%
sad 28%
funny 24%
dark 18%
tense 10%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 16%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.59

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