The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels

The Prettiest Star

Carter Sickels

288 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Small-town Appalachia doesn't have a lot going for it, but it’s where Brian is from, where his family is, and where he’s chosen to return to die.At eighteen, Brian, like so many other promising young gay men, arrived in New York City without much ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,282 reviews

Moods

sad 94%
emotional 92%
reflective 61%
challenging 43%
dark 40%
tense 22%
informative 18%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 24%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 39% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.42

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