Our Young Man by Edmund White

Our Young Man

Edmund White

282 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging reflective medium-paced
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Our Young Man follows the life of a gorgeous Frenchman, Guy, as he goes from the industrial city of Clermont-Ferrand to the top of the modeling profession in New York City's fashion world, becoming the darling of Fire Island's gay community. Like ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
dark 50%
funny 50%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.49

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