250 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781565127272
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 09 January 1995
Description
ALA Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Book Award. DREAM BOY confirms the immense promise of Jim Grimsley's award-winning debut, WINTER BIRDS. In his electrifying novel, adolescent gay love, violence, and the spirituality of old-time religion are combined throu...
Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews
Moods
sad 74%
emotional 66%
tense 62%
reflective 40%
mysterious 37%
challenging 29%
adventurous 14%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Homophobia, RapeModerate
Child abuse, Addiction, BullyingMinor
Slavery
250 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781565127272
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 09 January 1995
Description
ALA Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Book Award. DREAM BOY confirms the immense promise of Jim Grimsley's award-winning debut, WINTER BIRDS. In his electrifying novel, adolescent gay love, violence, and the spirituality of old-time religion are combined throu...
Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews
Moods
sad 74%
emotional 66%
tense 62%
reflective 40%
mysterious 37%
challenging 29%
adventurous 14%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Homophobia, RapeModerate
Child abuse, Addiction, BullyingMinor
Slavery