The Holy Innocents by Gilbert Adair

The Holy Innocents

Gilbert Adair

148 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical lgbtqia+ emotional slow-paced
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In May 1968, a brother and sister, young, clever and aristocratic, and incestuously involved, become friends with an American who is studying film in Paris. When their parents go on vacation, they invite the American to stay with them in their fla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 45%
reflective 42%
emotional 37%
challenging 31%
sad 25%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 14%
funny 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 37%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 26% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.4

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