The Dancer from the Dance: A Novel by Andrew, Holleran

The Dancer from the Dance: A Novel

Andrew, Holleran

250 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary romance emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

One of the most important works of gay literature, this haunting, brilliant novel is a seriocomic remembrance of things past -- and still poignantly present. It depicts the adventures of Malone, a beautiful young man searching for love amid New Yo...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 73%
sad 52%
funny 35%
challenging 33%
dark 32%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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