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215 pages • first pub 1933 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555835736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alyson Books
Publication date: 01 July 2000
Description
Written in 1933, this classic, touching story focuses on a young man's gay awakening in the years between the World Wars and became an instant underground classic. Kurt Gray is a shy, bookish boy growing up in a small town. Even at the age of 13 h...
Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews
Moods
hopeful 83%
reflective 83%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
HomophobiaMinor
Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Religious bigotry
215 pages • first pub 1933 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555835736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alyson Books
Publication date: 01 July 2000
Description
Written in 1933, this classic, touching story focuses on a young man's gay awakening in the years between the World Wars and became an instant underground classic. Kurt Gray is a shy, bookish boy growing up in a small town. Even at the age of 13 h...
Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews
Moods
hopeful 83%
reflective 83%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
HomophobiaMinor
Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Religious bigotry