The First Verse
Published in 2005, The First Verse is a gay fiction novel by Barry McCrea. Much of the action takes place in Dublin, Ireland. It deals with gay men, secret societies, manners and customs and stonewall Book Awards.
At about 317 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Lambda Literary Awards 2006 — Gay Debut Fiction (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The First Verse?
The First Verse was written by Barry McCrea and first published in 2005.
What genre is The First Verse?
It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction.
How long is The First Verse?
The median edition has 317 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The First Verse?
Readers who like it often enjoy My Notorious Gentleman - Inferno Club #6, The Spirit Bares Its Teeth and The Lost Symbol.
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