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Gay Fiction

The Long Shot

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  • 1981 first published
  • 324 pages
  • 6 editions
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The Long Shot is a 1981 gay fiction novel by Paul Monette. Much of the action takes place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif. and Los Angeles, Calif.. Readers will find themes of gay men, suicidal behavior, screenwriters and actors.

It has been published in 6 editions.

At about 324 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Gay men
  • Suicidal behavior
  • Screenwriters
  • Actors
  • Motion picture industry
  • Gay actors
  • Motion picture actors and actresses
  • Gay film actors
  • LGBTQ novels
  • Hollywood, Los angeles, calif.
  • Gay lgbtq+

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Quick answers

Who wrote The Long Shot?

The Long Shot was written by Paul Monette and first published in 1981.

What genre is The Long Shot?

It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction.

How long is The Long Shot?

The median edition has 324 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Long Shot?

Readers who like it often enjoy My Lucky Star, Tricks of the Trade and Maybe the Moon.

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