Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg

336 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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A funny, honest novel about being out, being proud, and being ready for something else.Rafe is a normal teenager from Boulder, Colorado. He plays soccer. He's won skiing prizes. He likes to write. And, oh yeah, he's gay. He's been out since 8th gr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,869 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
funny 57%
reflective 53%
lighthearted 48%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 19%
sad 8%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.69

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