Blackbird (Little Sister's Classics) by Larry Duplechan, Michael Nava

Blackbird (Little Sister's Classics)

Larry Duplechan, Michael Nava

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging funny reflective fast-paced

258 pages | first published 1986

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First published by St. Martin’s in 1986, Blackbird is a funny, moving, gay coming-of-age novel about growing up black and gay in Southern California. The lead character, Johnnie Ray Rousseau, is a high school student upset at losing the lead role ...
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Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

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3.8

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