Chasing Pacquiao by Rod Pulido

Chasing Pacquiao

Rod Pulido

258 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers seeking a heartfelt, fast-paced story about a queer teen's journey of self-discovery and resilience through adversity, blending sports passion with cultural identity struggles.

Description

Self preservation. That's Bobby's motto for surviving his notoriously violent high school unscathed. Being out and queer would put an unavoidable target on his back, especially in a Filipino community that frowns on homosexuality. It's best to kee...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 158 reviews

Moods

emotional: 72%

inspiring: 56%

hopeful: 54%

tense: 36%

challenging: 28%

reflective: 22%

funny: 20%

lighthearted: 16%

sad: 16%

adventurous: 12%

dark: 10%

informative: 4%

relaxing: 4%

Pace

56% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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