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226 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671795429
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 July 1994
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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emotional: 100%
reflective: 75%
sad: 75%
hopeful: 50%
informative: 25%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Graphic
Child death, Terminal illness, Death of parentModerate
Animal death, Racial slurs, Car accidentMinor
Ableism, Miscarriage, War226 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671795429
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 July 1994
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.
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 100%
reflective: 75%
sad: 75%
hopeful: 50%
informative: 25%
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
Child death, Terminal illness, Death of parentModerate
Animal death, Racial slurs, Car accidentMinor
Ableism, Miscarriage, War