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185 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0525244999
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Patrick Gale’s first novel was written as a way of subverting the recently-launched Betty Trask prize, which was then solely for romantic fiction.It is an alternative romance in two senses: almost every love affair in it is gay, lesbian, or someho...
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Homophobia, Death, Fire/Fire injury
185 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0525244999
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Patrick Gale’s first novel was written as a way of subverting the recently-launched Betty Trask prize, which was then solely for romantic fiction.It is an alternative romance in two senses: almost every love affair in it is gay, lesbian, or someho...
Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%
sad 50%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death, Fire/Fire injury