The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd

The Vast Fields of Ordinary

Nick Burd

309 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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It's Dade's last summer at home, and things are pretty hopeless. He has a crappy job, a boyfriend who treats him like dirt, and his parents' marriage is falling apart. So when he meets and falls in love with the mysterious Alex Kincaid, Dade feels...

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Community Reviews Summary of 703 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
reflective 50%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 37%
sad 37%
dark 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.65

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