Pulp by Robin Talley

416 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult reflective slow-paced
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In 1955, eighteen-year-old Janet Jones keeps the love she shares with her best friend Marie a secret. It's not easy being gay in Washington, DC, in the age of McCarthyism, but when she discovers a series of books about women falling in love with o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,454 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
hopeful 53%
reflective 46%
inspiring 42%
informative 39%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 32%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.79

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