When You Call My Name by Tucker Shaw
When You Call My Name
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Tucker Shaw
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When You Call My Name

Tucker Shaw

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult challenging emotional sad medium-paced
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In the spirit of the author’s massively popular Twitter thread, Tucker Shaw’s When You Call My Name is a heartrending novel about two gay teens coming of age in New York City in 1990 at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, perfect for fans of Adam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 630 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 81%
hopeful 51%
reflective 51%
informative 40%
challenging 32%
inspiring 22%
dark 17%
tense 10%
funny 9%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.25

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