A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham

A Home at the End of the World

Michael Cunningham

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

342 pages | first published 1990

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Michael Cunningham’s celebrated novel is the story of two boyhood friends: Jonathan, lonely, introspective, and unsure of himself; and Bobby, hip, dark, and inarticulate. In New York after college, Bobby moves in with Jonathan and his roommate, Cl...
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Summary of 835 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
reflective 90%
sad 52%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
dark 14%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 47% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.79

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