248 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416909002
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 05 May 2009
Description
Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets Manuel--a young man who says he's both Christian and gay, two things that Paul didn't think could coexist in one person. Doesn't the Bible...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
inspiring 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Hate crime, Homophobia, ViolenceModerate
Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parentMinor
Alcoholism248 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416909002
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 05 May 2009
Description
Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets Manuel--a young man who says he's both Christian and gay, two things that Paul didn't think could coexist in one person. Doesn't the Bible...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
inspiring 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Hate crime, Homophobia, ViolenceModerate
Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parentMinor
Alcoholism