Questions About Darius the Great Is Not Okay (Darius The Great, #1)

by Adib Khorram (Goodreads Author)

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Is there any gay romance in this? If so, its giving me Ari and Dante vibes, and making me so sad. I miss them so much. Lucky the second one is coming.

Liam As a gay man who came of age in the early 90s, I felt like this book captured something really beautiful about what it is like to awaken to a male fri…moreAs a gay man who came of age in the early 90s, I felt like this book captured something really beautiful about what it is like to awaken to a male friendship that simultaneously might be on the knife's edge of something else--a sort of proto-queer experience. There's a really nicely handled idea in the book about the difference between a country where homosexuality is allowed but hostility toward homosocial behavior is still rampant (America) and a country where homosexuality is not allowed but homosocial behavior is very accepted (Iran). I can attest to the fact that I had a similar experience also on a trip outside of America when I was 14, where a boy was very friendly and physical with me in a way that I had never ever experienced in America. It definitely woke me up to some feelings, but I didn't realize what they meant until about 6 months later.(less)

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Is anyone else so excited for this book? I love this Star Trek Nerd already. 2018 is so the year for great books being published. This, Becky Albertalli, Mackenzi Lee? It just can't be real <3

Noora i am so so excited for this! you have no idea! ive been asking for something like this all my life

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Kelly The author explains in the question and answer section that he intended for Darius to be questioning his sexuality, and that he ultimately would ident…moreThe author explains in the question and answer section that he intended for Darius to be questioning his sexuality, and that he ultimately would identify as gay given time. I felt that it was pretty clear that Darius had romantic feelings toward Sohrab and was obviously uncomfortable whenever anyone asked him if he had a girlfriend.(less)

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Why is this book shelved shelved LGBT when the premise clearly says "best friends"?

Sofabanana I think it says best friends since the relationship never develops into anything but a friendship. While Darius is clearly questioning his sexuality, …moreI think it says best friends since the relationship never develops into anything but a friendship. While Darius is clearly questioning his sexuality, it is never stated that Sohrab has feelings for him. This is why its marked as LGBTQ+ and says best friends. (In fact, in the sequel, Darius gets a boyfriend that ISN'T Sohrab.) I know this is late but I hope it helps. (less)

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What is the number three that he wouldn't do in Iran? I am thinking of something, but not sure I am right.

Jessica Masterbate. He wouldn’t masterbate in his grandparents’ house.

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