Staff Recommendation: The Vast Fields of Ordinary

Set during the summer after high school graduation, this book tells of the developing identity of a young gay man in the Midwest. An important read for all teens, who will identify no doubt with the feelings, misbehavior, and conflict, this is also a rewarding read for adults. The narrative about how late adolescents learn to ‘do’ gender is bold and touching in its straightforwardness.

The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd
Reviewed By: Peter