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chuckyinspace's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
hannahrose_99's review against another edition
3.75
3.5/4, maybe?? i love when a book takes place in iowa city! it took me a while to get into this book, and i found myself losing interest at points, but it's really so hard to tell if that's the book's fault, or the mental place i was in while reading it. i want to read it again! i thought the writing was so gorgeous, and loved the whole concept. i didn't find myself attached to any of the characters, and that indifference always makes it hard for me to get into a book! the last 100 pages were my favorite and made me want to go back to san francisco again.
jbash_lo_fi's review against another edition
5.0
A lot of queer fiction leaves me disappointed. Too many of these books seem toned down to avoid alienating "mainstream" (straight) readers. But his book is exactly what I've been waiting for. It's shamelessly honest. It's fun, explicit, moving and joyously queer. I'm so glad I read it.
donut_holer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
whatsontheshelf's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
joensign's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia
Moderate: Alcohol, Homophobia, and Drug use
conoraflynn's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
iconic - truly unique narration and really enjoyed seeing the world through the lens of paul's boundless narcissism. lots of fruity parts read clandestinely on the tube, ending felt a little bit neat but this was really entertaining and gripping throughout
senyook's review
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
snigdha1's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0