Mysterious Skin by Scott Heim

Mysterious Skin

Scott Heim

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ dark emotional slow-paced

304 pages | first published 1995

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Wrenching . . . powerfully sensuous. -- New York TimesAs searing and unforgettable as an electric shock. --Kirkus ReviewsAt the age of eight Brian Lackey is found bleeding under the crawl space of his house, having endured something so traumatic t...
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Summary of 730 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
emotional 82%
sad 78%
challenging 40%
reflective 36%
tense 35%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 22%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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