Stuck Rubber Baby by Howard Cruse

Stuck Rubber Baby

Howard Cruse with Alison Bechdel

240 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction comics graphic novel historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced
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As a young gay man leading a closeted life in the 1960s American South, Toland Polk tries his best to keep a low profile. He’s aware of the racial injustice all around him—the segregationist politicians, the corrupt cops, the violent Klan members—...

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Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
sad 68%
challenging 62%
reflective 56%
dark 31%
hopeful 31%
informative 31%
tense 31%
inspiring 18%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.89

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