After Francesco: A Haunting Must-Read Perfect for Book Clubs by Brian Malloy

After Francesco: A Haunting Must-Read Perfect for Book Clubs

Brian Malloy

279 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Acclaimed author Brian Malloy brings insight, humor, and the authenticity of his own experiences as a member of the AIDS generation to this universal story of love and loss set in New York City and Minneapolis at the peak of the AIDS crisis.Both a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 84%
reflective 71%
hopeful 50%
challenging 43%
dark 43%
informative 31%
inspiring 18%
funny 15%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 87%
slow 9%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.27

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