256 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060937065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 18 December 2001
Description
An astonishingly beautiful book. The best gay novel written by anyone of our generation. -- Harper's magazineOne of the most important works of gay literature, this haunting, brilliant novel is a seriocomic remembrance of things past -- and still ...
Community Reviews Summary of 584 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 53%
funny 35%
challenging 32%
dark 32%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Sexual violence, AbleismModerate
Drug use, Racism, Emotional abuseMinor
Death, Physical abuse, Suicide
256 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060937065
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 18 December 2001
Description
An astonishingly beautiful book. The best gay novel written by anyone of our generation. -- Harper's magazineOne of the most important works of gay literature, this haunting, brilliant novel is a seriocomic remembrance of things past -- and still ...
Community Reviews Summary of 584 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 53%
funny 35%
challenging 32%
dark 32%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Sexual violence, AbleismModerate
Drug use, Racism, Emotional abuseMinor
Death, Physical abuse, Suicide