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276 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250833525
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication date: 23 August 2022
Description
A fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story, following the personal and political awakening of a young gay Black man in 1980s NYC, from the television drama writer and producer of The Chi, Narcos, and Bel-Air.Born into a wealthy Black Indianap...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,304 reviews
Moods
informative 67%
reflective 56%
challenging 41%
inspiring 38%
sad 34%
dark 28%
hopeful 24%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%Average rating
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Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual content, RacismModerate
Police brutality, Death, Drug use276 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250833525
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication date: 23 August 2022
Description
A fierce and riveting queer coming-of-age story, following the personal and political awakening of a young gay Black man in 1980s NYC, from the television drama writer and producer of The Chi, Narcos, and Bel-Air.Born into a wealthy Black Indianap...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,304 reviews
Moods
informative 67%
reflective 56%
challenging 41%
inspiring 38%
sad 34%
dark 28%
hopeful 24%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Sexual content, RacismModerate
Police brutality, Death, Drug use