BOOK BRIEF

Like a Love Story

Abdi Nazemian
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Like a Love Story

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Abdi Nazemian

Like a Love Story

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York City • 1980s

Topic
LGBTQ+

World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian follows three teens in 1989 New York City navigating love, identity, and activism during the AIDS crisis. These individuals form deep connections as they face societal challenges, personal discoveries, and the power of friendship. The narrative explores themes of acceptance, resilience, and the impact of the LGBTQ+ community during a pivotal historical moment.

Nostalgic

Emotional

Romantic

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.4

15,974 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of 1980s LGBTQ+ culture, offering a heartfelt narrative with rich character development. Reviewers praise its emotional depth and historical context. Some critique the pacing as uneven, but overall, it is lauded as a moving and significant story about love, identity, and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Like a Love Story?

A reader who would enjoy Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian is likely interested in LGBTQ+ narratives, 1980s cultural history, and emotionally rich coming-of-age stories. Fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe may find this book appealing.

4.4

15,974 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

New York City • 1980s

Topic
LGBTQ+

World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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