The Love of Singular Men by Victor Heringer

The Love of Singular Men

Victor Heringer

184 pages • first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

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The Love of Singular Men by Victor Heringer is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, emotional coming-of-age stories, particularly those interested in LGBTQIA+ themes, Brazilian culture, and the exploration of trauma, love, and identity.

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In the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, one summer in the 1970s, a family--a husband and wife, their daughter, and their crippled teenage son Camilo--take in an orphan named Cosme. The boys unexpectedly fall in love, but an act of violence shatters thei...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 285 reviews

Moods

emotional: 68%

sad: 68%

reflective: 65%

dark: 55%

challenging: 33%

tense: 16%

mysterious: 10%

hopeful: 7%

funny: 4%

adventurous: 3%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose A mix
69% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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