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195 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684829920
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Publication date: 30 January 1997
Description
ALA Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Book Award. In his electrifying novel, adolescent gay love, violence, and the spirituality of old-time religion are combined through the alchemy of Grimsley's vision into a powerfully suspenseful story of escape and redemp...
Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
emotional 68%
tense 65%
reflective 36%
mysterious 31%
challenging 26%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, HomophobiaModerate
Incest, Child abuse, AbandonmentMinor
Slavery, Child death
195 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684829920
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Publication date: 30 January 1997
Description
ALA Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Book Award. In his electrifying novel, adolescent gay love, violence, and the spirituality of old-time religion are combined through the alchemy of Grimsley's vision into a powerfully suspenseful story of escape and redemp...
Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
emotional 68%
tense 65%
reflective 36%
mysterious 31%
challenging 26%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, HomophobiaModerate
Incest, Child abuse, AbandonmentMinor
Slavery, Child death