Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell

Just by Looking at Him

Ryan O'Connell

294 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional funny reflective fast-paced
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From the star of Peacock’s Queer as Folk and the Netflix series Special comes a darkly witty and touching novel following a gay TV writer with cerebral palsy as he fights addiction and searches for acceptance in an overwhelmingly ableist world.Ell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,291 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
reflective 62%
emotional 56%
lighthearted 28%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 19%
challenging 14%
informative 12%
sad 12%
dark 10%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 43%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.76

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