Fabulosa!: The Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language by Paul Baker

Fabulosa!: The Story of Polari, Britain's Secret Gay Language

Paul Baker

320 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction history lgbtqia+ funny informative medium-paced

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A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year“Richly evocative and entertaining.”—Guardian“An essential book for anyone who wants to Polari bona!”—Attitude“Exuberant, richly detailed. . . . A delightful read.”—Tatler Polari is a language that was u...

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informative 100%
funny 48%
inspiring 36%
emotional 32%
reflective 24%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 4%

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fast 13%

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