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250 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780688033576
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"This haunting, brilliant novel is about a young man's obsessional search for love in the gay world. Malone is beautiful, kind, and good, adored and desired by all who know him. He is the subject of gossip and of dreams by the displaced homosexual...
Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews
Moods
reflective 74%
sad 53%
funny 34%
dark 29%
challenging 23%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
tense 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | Plot: 7% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Homophobia, Sexual violenceModerate
Drug use, Racism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Death, Violence
250 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780688033576
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"This haunting, brilliant novel is about a young man's obsessional search for love in the gay world. Malone is beautiful, kind, and good, adored and desired by all who know him. He is the subject of gossip and of dreams by the displaced homosexual...
Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews
Moods
reflective 74%
sad 53%
funny 34%
dark 29%
challenging 23%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
tense 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | Plot: 7% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Homophobia, Sexual violenceModerate
Drug use, Racism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Suicide, Death, Violence