Mysterious Skin by Scott Heim

Mysterious Skin

Scott Heim with Carlotta Scarlata (Translator)

268 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ dark emotional slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 1,132 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
emotional 81%
sad 76%
challenging 42%
tense 35%
reflective 30%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 25%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.13

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