491 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802121530
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 12 November 2013
Description
" Rechy's] tone rings absolutely true, is absolutely his own. . . . He tells the truth, and tells it with such passion that we are forced to share in the life he conveys. . . . This is a most humbling and liberating achievement."--James Baldwin Wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 225 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
dark 50%
challenging 38%
sad 38%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 47%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 76% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Homophobia, TransphobiaModerate
Sexual harassmentMinor
Animal death
491 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802121530
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 12 November 2013
Description
" Rechy's] tone rings absolutely true, is absolutely his own. . . . He tells the truth, and tells it with such passion that we are forced to share in the life he conveys. . . . This is a most humbling and liberating achievement."--James Baldwin Wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 225 reviews
Moods
reflective 83%
dark 50%
challenging 38%
sad 38%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 47%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 76% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Homophobia, TransphobiaModerate
Sexual harassmentMinor
Animal death