Boy Underground by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Boy Underground

Catherine Ryan Hyde

334 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+

Description

1941. Steven Katz is the son of prosperous landowners in rural California. Although his parents don’t approve, he’s found true friends in Nick, Suki, and Ollie, sons of field workers. The group is inseparable. But Steven is in turmoil. He’s beginn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 66%
sad 55%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 29%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
informative 18%
tense 14%
dark 7%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.22

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