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Kind, decent Martin is devastated when his boyfriend of four years runs off with a male prostitute. He jumps into hedonism whilst his friend Caroline is learning that being shameless has its price. Can they find the men of their dreams when sex has become a substitute for love?
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life's a struggle...,
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This review is from: Shameless (Paperback)
I loved this book. It's not my world, since I don't any longer stay out late or burn the candle at one end, let alone two - but Burston's skill in creating his characters means that I really care about them all, even when some of their actions demand a good slap. Funny, clever and ultimately very moving.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Shame. Less than impressed.,
This review is from: Shameless (Paperback)
I really wanted to like this book, being a fan of Paul Burtson's writing in Time Out, and having heard good things about it, but frankly, it's a major disappointment. Yes, the gay scene is well depicted, (hedonism, blah, blah, blah) but without a strong narrative drive, that is not enough. Unfortunately, the writing is flat, characters are at most two-dimensional, and in striving to be outrageous, the book ends up being rather dull, littered with clumsy dialogue. Maybe this book wanted to be Tales Of The City set in London, but it has none of the warmth or charm of that series of novels. Yes, it's an easy read, it's also a rather uninspiring one.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, wise and a thoroughly good read,
This review is from: Shameless (Paperback)
What I most enjoy about Paul Burston's books is that they're accessible and unpretentious. He knows how to tell a damned good story and does it with skill and panache. They're funny, compelling and, above all, insightful. As you make your way through the lives of his characters you quickly understand that Burston is an observer of people. He knows our strengths and petty weaknesses, our desires and dislikes. His characters are fully formed and true to life. It is their familiarity that makes reading his work so enjoyable and comfortable."Shameless", a book about love, betrayal, loneliness and illusion, centres around the lives of Martin, John and Caroline. Martin works in advertising. He's a nice guy who has just been dumped by his boyfriend. His friend Caroline is a go-getter with a boyfriend who appears to be living a double life. Then there's John, a self-obsessed flight attendant with a passion for party drugs and a boyfriend who conveniently sells them for a living. It's London and the club scene is raging, fuelled by drugs and alcohol. Buy the book and find out what happens next. You won't be disappointed.
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