For Today I Am a Boy by Kim Fu

For Today I Am a Boy

Kim Fu

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fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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For Today I Am a Boy by Kim Fu is a poignant and powerful coming-of-age tale that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, identity, and the complexities of growing up as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly those who have experienced the struggles of toxic masculinity and the journey towards embracing one's true self.

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A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice At birth, Peter Huang is given the Chinese name Juan Chaun, "powerful king." To his parents, newly settled in small-town Ontario, he is the exalted only son in a sea of daughters, the one who will final...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 687 reviews

Moods

emotional: 88%

reflective: 69%

sad: 68%

challenging: 38%

dark: 34%

hopeful: 34%

inspiring: 25%

tense: 25%

informative: 6%

adventurous: 3%

funny: 3%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
5% of readers chose A mix
90% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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