Faggots by Larry Kramer

Faggots

Larry Kramer

384 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Graphically sexual and one of the best-selling gay novels of all time, Faggots is the story of Fred Lemish, who at thirty-nine has built up his body into a fatless state of being in Great Shape. Finally he is ready to find Mr. Right. But from the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
reflective 60%
dark 45%
challenging 40%
emotional 25%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.37

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