224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552996983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan (first published 1995)
Publication date: 07 November 1996
Description
ALA Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Book Award. In his electrifying novel, adolescent gay love, violence, and the spirituality of old-time religion are combined through the alchemy of Grimsley's vision into a powerfully suspenseful story of escape and redem...
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
Slavery224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552996983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan (first published 1995)
Publication date: 07 November 1996
Description
ALA Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Book Award. In his electrifying novel, adolescent gay love, violence, and the spirituality of old-time religion are combined through the alchemy of Grimsley's vision into a powerfully suspenseful story of escape and redem...
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