Different for Boys by Patrick Ness

Different for Boys

Patrick Ness

104 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective fast-paced
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Friendship, masculinity, sex—Anthony Stevenson has a lot of questions. Is it different for boys who like boys? A poignant and frank story filled with meta-humor by renowned author Patrick Ness.Anthony “Ant” Stevenson isn’t sure when he stopped bei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 539 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 57%
sad 36%
challenging 32%
hopeful 31%
tense 27%
dark 17%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
informative 7%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 11%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.89

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