fiction horror lgbtqia+ adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

131 pages | first published 1989

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Like Jean Genet and William Burroughs, Dennis Cooper assaults the senses as he engages the mind with visions of nightmare intensity in a world where stimulation without excitement and experience without emotion are prized.
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Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 62%
sad 37%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.43

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