The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann

The Degenerates

J. Albert Mann

288 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult challenging inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Description

"Respectful, unflinching, and eye-opening." --Kirkus Reviews "Historical fiction that not only depicts a cruel, horrifying reality but also the strength and courage of the people who had to endure it." --Booklist In the tradition of Girl, Interrup...

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Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
challenging 57%
dark 44%
informative 44%
sad 39%
hopeful 34%
reflective 31%
tense 28%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 17%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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