missing page info • first pub 1991 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780307831729
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 28 November 2012
Description
The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the highly controversial issues of bisexuality and AIDS. Law school, girlfriends, and career choices we...
Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
reflective 61%
informative 38%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Biphobia, Sexual content, AddictionModerate
Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse
missing page info • first pub 1991 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780307831729
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 28 November 2012
Description
The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the highly controversial issues of bisexuality and AIDS. Law school, girlfriends, and career choices we...
Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
reflective 61%
informative 38%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Biphobia, Sexual content, AddictionModerate
Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse