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Gay Fiction

An Idol for Others

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  • 1977 first published
  • 472 pages
  • 7 editions
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Gordon Merrick's An Idol for Others (1977) is a gay fiction novel. Much of the action takes place in New York, N.Y.. Readers will find themes of gay fathers, gay men and Homosexuality.

8 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.

It runs to roughly 472 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Gay fathers
  • Gay men
  • Gay theatrical producers and directors
  • Erotica
  • New york, N.y.
  • Homosexuality

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote An Idol for Others?

An Idol for Others was written by Gordon Merrick and first published in 1977.

What genre is An Idol for Others?

It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction.

How long is An Idol for Others?

The median edition has 472 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to An Idol for Others?

Readers who like it often enjoy Dancer from the Dance, They Both Die at the End and City of Night.

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