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217 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525241287
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton
Publication date: 28 September 1982
A Boy's Own Story by Edmund White is a poignant and powerful coming-of-age tale that will resonate deeply with readers who have experienced the struggles of self-discovery, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community, and will appeal to anyone who has ever navigated the complexities of adolescence, identity, and the search for one's true self.
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A landmark of gay literature, A Boy's Own Story is the first of Edmund White's trilogy of autobiographical novels, which brilliantly evoke a young man's coming-of-age and document American gay life through the last forty years. Copyright © Libri G...
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Moods
reflective: 77%
emotional: 52%
sad: 27%
dark: 22%
challenging: 20%
funny: 9%
hopeful: 4%
tense: 4%
adventurous: 2%
relaxing: 2%
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Content Warnings
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Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Mental illnessModerate
Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assaultMinor
Racism, Sexism, Incest217 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525241287
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton
Publication date: 28 September 1982
A Boy's Own Story by Edmund White is a poignant and powerful coming-of-age tale that will resonate deeply with readers who have experienced the struggles of self-discovery, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community, and will appeal to anyone who has ever navigated the complexities of adolescence, identity, and the search for one's true self.
Description
A landmark of gay literature, A Boy's Own Story is the first of Edmund White's trilogy of autobiographical novels, which brilliantly evoke a young man's coming-of-age and document American gay life through the last forty years. Copyright © Libri G...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 77%
emotional: 52%
sad: 27%
dark: 22%
challenging: 20%
funny: 9%
hopeful: 4%
tense: 4%
adventurous: 2%
relaxing: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Mental illnessModerate
Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assaultMinor
Racism, Sexism, Incest