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AXM - November 2006
Bright and sexy continuation of Nick Alexander's previous two
novels, 50 Reasons and Sottopassaggio - Excellent!
novels, 50 Reasons and Sottopassaggio - Excellent!
Book Marks - November 2006
Spooky and Emotionally turbulent yet profoundly comedic - a roller
coaster literary treasure.
coaster literary treasure.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Wow, so good to see the good get even better!
I really enjoyed reading the previous two books in this series and would recommend that you read them first to fully appreciate the evolution of their storytelling and the life and loves of Mark, the central character, although this book stands up as a gripping tale (& more!) in its own right. To use the term 'character' for Mark is really too flat because Nick Alexander has brought his 'characters' to life as real people you care about, are interested in and confused by like those in our own lives.
There is so much humour, poignancy and depth here. It's so well written that the depth isn't clumsily worthy and, if that really isn't your thing, the adventure will engage and grip you anyway. For me it's a delight (I always end up overusing that word with Nick's books) to get it all, woven like rich music that touches, saddens and gladdens the heart without being pious or pretentious pomp. For me and, I hope, for others, the meaning(s) of quality strike at the heart of lives today, way beyond the outer notion of self sufficiency and (unfortunately, for me, banal) TV 'The Good Life'. It's to do with our relationship with ourselves, others, the world - challenging, nourishing food for thought. That's there if you want it - a subtle, rare gem within the rich tapestry of the story.
There is some detail that isn't revealed in the story which frustrated me a little yet, paradoxically, also seemed right given that what was more important, something of what had been hidden within Tom, Mark's partner is. As in real life, some of the pieces in the jigsaw that make him who he is fall into place but, again, like real life, that doesn't mean a definitive conclusion...
Nick Alexander has broadened the genre that was pretty much exclusively Armistead Maupin's. He brings his own unique talents to his books. They have touching humanity and humour, like those of Maupin, mystery, coincidences too yet more closely recognisable, perhaps truer to our own (British/European?) lives with the willingness for things to be less neat. Anyhow - no need for the books to compete - I enjoy the writing of both authors.
Some dark events in the book are more extreme than in the previous ones but, paradoxically, not necessarily less true to life as I experienced something scary, not totally dissimilar in France back in 1978.
There are descriptions of gay sex that might not be to the taste of some, just as such descriptions of straight sex might be to me but it isn't gratuitous and, yet again, I hope this book will reach an wide audience that includes gay men but also extends far beyond - it certainly deserves it.
PS Yet again, scandalously inexpensive - I enjoyed this book so much that I feel as if I want to buy another copy!
I really enjoyed reading the previous two books in this series and would recommend that you read them first to fully appreciate the evolution of their storytelling and the life and loves of Mark, the central character, although this book stands up as a gripping tale (& more!) in its own right. To use the term 'character' for Mark is really too flat because Nick Alexander has brought his 'characters' to life as real people you care about, are interested in and confused by like those in our own lives.
There is so much humour, poignancy and depth here. It's so well written that the depth isn't clumsily worthy and, if that really isn't your thing, the adventure will engage and grip you anyway. For me it's a delight (I always end up overusing that word with Nick's books) to get it all, woven like rich music that touches, saddens and gladdens the heart without being pious or pretentious pomp. For me and, I hope, for others, the meaning(s) of quality strike at the heart of lives today, way beyond the outer notion of self sufficiency and (unfortunately, for me, banal) TV 'The Good Life'. It's to do with our relationship with ourselves, others, the world - challenging, nourishing food for thought. That's there if you want it - a subtle, rare gem within the rich tapestry of the story.
There is some detail that isn't revealed in the story which frustrated me a little yet, paradoxically, also seemed right given that what was more important, something of what had been hidden within Tom, Mark's partner is. As in real life, some of the pieces in the jigsaw that make him who he is fall into place but, again, like real life, that doesn't mean a definitive conclusion...
Nick Alexander has broadened the genre that was pretty much exclusively Armistead Maupin's. He brings his own unique talents to his books. They have touching humanity and humour, like those of Maupin, mystery, coincidences too yet more closely recognisable, perhaps truer to our own (British/European?) lives with the willingness for things to be less neat. Anyhow - no need for the books to compete - I enjoy the writing of both authors.
Some dark events in the book are more extreme than in the previous ones but, paradoxically, not necessarily less true to life as I experienced something scary, not totally dissimilar in France back in 1978.
There are descriptions of gay sex that might not be to the taste of some, just as such descriptions of straight sex might be to me but it isn't gratuitous and, yet again, I hope this book will reach an wide audience that includes gay men but also extends far beyond - it certainly deserves it.
PS Yet again, scandalously inexpensive - I enjoyed this book so much that I feel as if I want to buy another copy!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
having read the first two books in the series i couldnt wait to read this, and i wasnt disapointed. It was an excellent read, and kept me hooked all the way through! I am definately going to purchase all nick alexander books!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This is the third book in the "50 Reasons" series where we continue with the loves and life of the main character Mark. Again, an amazing read which I couldn't put down. I've read all 5 of the book in this series now and Mark is like a real person to me, such is the vivid characterisation of Nick Alexander's writing. Throughly enjoyable and recommended.
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Up to the usual standard and more
Let me declare up front that I am now a Nick Alexander fan. I've only recently discovered his books and I'm hooked. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Stuart
It just got better for me
This book did get me more involved with Mark and Tom's relationship, just willing them to get out of the situation they got it, and it had me on the edge of my seat with every page... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Topchick
Troubled love
The third part in this series of novels by Nick Alexander centres on Mark's relationship with Tom, and we first join them holidaying together in Italy, travelling in Jenny's VW... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Benjamin
Has Nick Alexander lost the plot?
Having thoroughly enjoyed the first two books about Mark and recommended them to all and sundry - this third book in the trilogy of Mark's life seemed to completely miss the plot. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2008 by R. Hacking
Now I really know Mark
If you loved Tales Of The City by Armistead Maupin you might like these too. 5o Reasons (the first one) tells you about what happens to Mark, an English gay man in France... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by Mr. A. Opbroek
Troubled love
The third part in this series of novels by Nick Alexander centres on Mark's relationship with Tom, and we first join them holidaying together in Italy, travelling in Jenny's VW... Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2006 by Benjamin
A fabulous trilogy
A fantastic read, as indeed are all three of Nick Alexander's book charting the progress of his hero Mark, through failed affairs, tragedy and real, agonising love. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2006 by Anne
ANOTHER GREAT READ FROM NICK ALEXANDER
THIS THIRD EPISODE OF MARKS LIFE IS EQUALLY AS GOOD AS THE LAST TWO, THE AUTHOR CATCHES YOUR ATTENTION FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2006 by P. J. Horning
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