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195 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684829920
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Publication date: 30 January 1997
Description
ALA Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Book Award. In his electrifying novel, adolescent gay love, violence, and the spirituality of old-time religion are combined through the alchemy of Grimsley's vision into a powerfully suspenseful story of escape and redemp...
Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
emotional 67%
tense 64%
reflective 35%
mysterious 29%
challenging 27%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Homophobia, RapeModerate
Child abuse, Incest, AddictionMinor
Child death, Slavery
195 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684829920
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Publication date: 30 January 1997
Description
ALA Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Book Award. In his electrifying novel, adolescent gay love, violence, and the spirituality of old-time religion are combined through the alchemy of Grimsley's vision into a powerfully suspenseful story of escape and redemp...
Community Reviews Summary of 459 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
emotional 67%
tense 64%
reflective 35%
mysterious 29%
challenging 27%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Homophobia, RapeModerate
Child abuse, Incest, AddictionMinor
Child death, Slavery