In the Absence of Men
Philippe Besson's In the Absence of Men (2003) is a gay fiction and historical fiction novel. Readers will find themes of France, teenage boys, gay men and interpersonal relations.
7 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.
It runs to roughly 176 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.
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Who wrote In the Absence of Men?
In the Absence of Men was written by Philippe Besson and first published in 2003.
What genre is In the Absence of Men?
It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction and Historical Fiction.
How long is In the Absence of Men?
The median edition has 176 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to In the Absence of Men?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Absolutist, Pompes funèbres and Tipping the Velvet.
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