Holding Still for as Long as Possible by Zoe Whittall

Holding Still for as Long as Possible

Zoe Whittall

312 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ reflective fast-paced

Description

A dazzling portrait of twenty-somethings who grew up on text-messaging and the war on terror.In this robust, elegantly plotted, and ultimately life-affirming novel, Zoe Whittall presents a dazzling portrait of the Millennial Generation — the twent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
hopeful 50%
reflective 37%
sad 25%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

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3.81

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