Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell

Just by Looking at Him

Ryan O'Connell

294 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional funny reflective fast-paced

Description

From the star of Peacock’s Queer as Folk and the Netflix series Special comes a darkly witty and touching novel following a gay TV writer with cerebral palsy as he fights addiction and searches for acceptance in an overwhelmingly ableist world.Ell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
reflective 63%
emotional 60%
lighthearted 27%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 16%
challenging 13%
informative 11%
dark 10%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 37%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.9

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