Better Angel by Richard Meeker, Forman Brown

Better Angel

Richard Meeker, Forman Brown with Kevin John (Narrator)

7 hours, 56 minutes first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Written in 1933, this classic, touching story focuses on a young man's gay awakening in the years between the World Wars and became an instant underground classic. Kurt Gray is a shy, bookish boy growing up in a small town. Even at the age of 13 h...

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 40 reviews

Moods

hopeful: 85%

reflective: 85%

emotional: 71%

inspiring: 42%

adventurous: 14%

challenging: 14%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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