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Andrés

This character is the protagonist and primary narrator of the novel. As this character navigates his teenage years and early adulthood, they become acutely aware of how their Latinx identity sets them apart from their mostly white peers. In order to fit in and be accepted, they try to conform to the expectations and standards of their peers. This character is also queer.

Henry

This character is the protagonist's older brother. This character did not complete their education, as they lacked the motivation to do so. Additionally, this character develops diabetes at the age of 21. Sadly, they pass away from a heart attack in their early thirties.

Jeremy

This character is the initial romantic interest of the protagonist. The protagonist has known this character since 1997 and has a close relationship with them. The protagonist describes a past scenario where they would have been physically intimate with this...

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