A New Huck on the Hardcore LGBT Hudson

NEW NORMAL

In Ariel Schrag’s funny, graphic debut novel, a straight teen grows up in a hurry when he moves to New York and has to sort out his older sister’s LGBT world.

William O’Connor

Former Travel Editor

Published Jun. 11 2014 5:45AM EDT

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Strap-ons, T-injections, and lesbian sex parties—young male adventures have come a long way from Huckleberry Finn.

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Set in 2006, Adam, a debut novel from graphic memoirist Ariel Schrag, follows straight, 17-year-old Adam Freedman as he dives into New York City’s lesbian scene.

William O’Connor

Former Travel Editor

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A New Huck on the Hardcore LGBT Hudson

In Ariel Schrag’s funny, graphic debut novel, a straight teen grows up in a hurry when he moves to New York and has to sort out his older sister’s LGBT world.

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