Blackbird (Little Sister's Classics) by Larry Duplechan, Michael Nava

Blackbird (Little Sister's Classics)

Larry Duplechan, Michael Nava

258 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging funny reflective fast-paced
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First published by St. Martin’s in 1986, Blackbird is a funny, moving, gay coming-of-age novel about growing up black and gay in Southern California. The lead character, Johnnie Ray Rousseau, is a high school student upset at losing the lead role ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
emotional 75%
hopeful 75%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.93

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