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184 pages • first pub 2016 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781908670786
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: 11 July 2023
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.
Description
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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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
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
Murder, Rape, GriefModerate
Homophobia, Ableism, Sexual violenceMinor
Racism, Torture, Vomit184 pages • first pub 2016 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781908670786
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: 11 July 2023
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.
Description
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...
Community 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
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
Murder, Rape, GriefModerate
Homophobia, Ableism, Sexual violenceMinor
Racism, Torture, Vomit