Boys of Alabama by Genevieve Hudson

Boys of Alabama

Genevieve Hudson

272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
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In this bewitching debut novel, a sensitive teen, newly arrived in Alabama, falls in love, questions his faith, and navigates a strange power. While his German parents don’t know what to make of a South pining for the past, shy Max thrives in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 549 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 58%
emotional 50%
tense 39%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
challenging 29%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 32%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 34% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.35

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