Scissors, Paper, Rock: A Novel by Fenton Johnson

Scissors, Paper, Rock: A Novel

Fenton Johnson

226 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced
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Scissors, Paper, Rock: A Novel by Fenton Johnson is a poignant and captivating read that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever navigated the complexities of family, love, and identity, particularly those who have experienced the challenges of being part of a close-knit community, such as those from Appalachian backgrounds, and those who have been impacted by the LGBTQIA+ community.

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For the first time since he left his birthplace in Kentucky for San Francisco, Raphael Hardin has returned home alone. Before, he had always brought men with him on his visits, lovers with whom his mother had been “civil, even flirtatious,” while ...

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