Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg

336 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

A funny, honest novel about being out, being proud... and being ready for something else.The award-winning novel about being out, being proud, and being ready for something else. Pre-order the companion novel Honestly Ben now (out 3/28/17) Rafe i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,818 reviews

Moods

funny 58%
reflective 55%
emotional 54%
lighthearted 49%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 18%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

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