The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead by William S. Burroughs

The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead

William S. Burroughs

193 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ dark slow-paced

Description

The Wild Boys is a futuristic tale of global warfare in which a guerrilla gang of boys dedicated to freedom battles the organized armies of repressive police states. Making full use of his inimitable humor, wild imagination, and style, Burroughs c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
funny 50%
tense 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.28

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