Boy Underground by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Boy Underground

Catherine Ryan Hyde

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

1941. Steven Katz is the son of prosperous landowners in rural California. Although his parents don’t approve, he’s found true friends in Nick, Suki, and Ollie, sons of field workers. The group is inseparable. But Steven is in turmoil. He’s beginn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 68%
sad 60%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 34%
challenging 28%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%
tense 14%
dark 8%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 19%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 41% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.27

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