IRL by Tommy Pico

98 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry emotional funny reflective fast-paced

Description

IRL is a sweaty, summertime poem composed like a long text message, rooted in the epic tradition of A.R. Ammons, ancient Kumeyaay Bird Songs, and Beyoncé’s visual albums. It follows Teebs, a reservation-born, queer NDN weirdo, trying to figure out...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
funny 61%
emotional 57%
challenging 46%
sad 19%
hopeful 15%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
adventurous 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | N/A: 35%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.22

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