Man o' War by Cory McCarthy

Man o' War

Cory McCarthy

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

An achingly honest and frequently hilarious coming-of-age novel about an Arab American trans swimmer fighting to keep their head above water in a landlocked Midwestern town. River McIntyre has grown up down the street from Sea Planet, an infamous ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

emotional 96%
reflective 70%
hopeful 68%
inspiring 50%
challenging 45%
informative 43%
sad 29%
funny 27%
dark 19%
adventurous 5%
tense 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.62

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