Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Homophobia, TransphobiaModerate
Sexual harassmentMinor
Animal deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 194 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
dark 50%
sad 42%
challenging 35%
tense 21%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 46%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 84% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
380 pages | first published 1963
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ISBN/UID: 9780394621692
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When John Rechy’s explosive first novel appeared in 1963, it marked a radical departure in fiction, and gave voice to a subculture that had never before been revealed with such acuity. It earned comparisons to Genet and Kerouac, even as Rechy was ...Book Information
380 pages | first published 1963
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ISBN/UID: 9780394621692
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When John Rechy’s explosive first novel appeared in 1963, it marked a radical departure in fiction, and gave voice to a subculture that had never before been revealed with such acuity. It earned comparisons to Genet and Kerouac, even as Rechy was ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Homophobia, TransphobiaModerate
Sexual harassmentMinor
Animal deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 194 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
dark 50%
sad 42%
challenging 35%
tense 21%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 46%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 84% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating