Something Like Summer by Jay Bell

Something Like Summer

Something Like #1

Jay Bell

292 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance emotional medium-paced

Description

The gay romance novel that inspired a movie The hot Texas nights were lonely for Ben before his heart began beating to the rhythm of two words; Tim Wyman. By all appearances, Tim had the perfect body and ideal life, but when a not-so-accidental co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 812 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 37%
funny 28%
reflective 25%
hopeful 22%
lighthearted 20%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 16%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.56

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