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256 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811201186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 January 1958
Description
Confessions of a Mask tells the story of Kochan, an adolescent boy tormented by his burgeoning attraction to men: he wants to be "normal." Kochan is meek-bodied, and unable to participate in the more athletic activities of his classmates. He begin...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,006 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
emotional 49%
sad 42%
challenging 29%
tense 16%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 30% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 32% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, Sexual contentModerate
War, Suicidal thoughts, GoreMinor
Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Child death256 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811201186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 17 January 1958
Description
Confessions of a Mask tells the story of Kochan, an adolescent boy tormented by his burgeoning attraction to men: he wants to be "normal." Kochan is meek-bodied, and unable to participate in the more athletic activities of his classmates. He begin...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,006 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
emotional 49%
sad 42%
challenging 29%
tense 16%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 30% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 32% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Blood, Sexual contentModerate
War, Suicidal thoughts, GoreMinor
Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Child death