Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas

Idlewild

James Frankie Thomas

400 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

James Frankie Thomasâs Idlewild is a darkly funny story of two adults looking back on their intense teenage friendship, in a queer, trans, and early-Internet twist on the Manhattan prep school novel. Idlewild is a tiny, artsy Quaker high school i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 78%
funny 50%
challenging 31%
sad 31%
dark 28%
tense 25%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 35% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.45

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