Funny Boy: A Novel by Shyam Selvadurai

Funny Boy: A Novel

Shyam Selvadurai

310 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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This haunting novel about a boy growing up within an extended upper-middle-class family in Sri Lanka employs gentle humor and an uncommon compassion and insight into human nature. Arjie's understanding of the world around him--and his own gay iden...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,177 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 63%
sad 62%
tense 40%
informative 36%
dark 31%
challenging 25%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 11%
funny 10%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 28%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 42% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.1

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