Boy Like Me by Simon James Green

Boy Like Me

Simon James Green

384 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In the margins of a book's pages, sparks fly as a teenage romance begins. But in this time and place, sparks like these can only ignite trouble.It's 1994 and thanks to Section 28, there can be no mention of gay relationships in UK schools. When a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
hopeful 72%
inspiring 68%
funny 54%
sad 52%
challenging 45%
reflective 45%
informative 34%
tense 22%
dark 18%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 38% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 8% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 30%

Average rating

4.57

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