Man o' War by Cory McCarthy

Man o' War

Cory McCarthy

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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An achingly honest and frequently hilarious coming-of-age novel about an Arab American trans teen fighting to keep their head above water in a landlocked Midwestern town.Man o’ wars are not jellyfish, and River McIntyre is not happy. River doesn’t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
hopeful 70%
reflective 69%
inspiring 51%
informative 37%
challenging 35%
sad 29%
funny 23%
dark 14%
tense 12%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.59

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