218 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
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Originally published in 1982 as the first of Edmund White's trilogy of autobiographical novels, A Boy's Own Story became an instant classic for its pioneering portrayal of homosexuality. The book's unnamed narrator, growing up during the 1950s, is...
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218 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Originally published in 1982 as the first of Edmund White's trilogy of autobiographical novels, A Boy's Own Story became an instant classic for its pioneering portrayal of homosexuality. The book's unnamed narrator, growing up during the 1950s, is...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
emotional 40%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
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