- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: W&N; First Edition, First Impression edition (12 July 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0297607227
- ISBN-13: 978-0297607229
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.8 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,290,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A collection of stories by the author of the widely acclaimed novel The Danish Girl.
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From the author of The Danish Girl comes David Ebershoff's first collection of short fiction, The Rose City, nine finely crafted stories about young men finding a place in the world. Set in contemporary California and Boston, the stories each recount a moment in their protagonist's life when the world begins to shift beneath him: the boy who breaks into a gay man's house to see how he lives; the shy teenager who tries to starve himself away; the tennis tutor who learns too much about the family for whom he works; the strange boy named Chuck Paa who finds employment among the dying. The title story is about an unemployed actor at the end of his youth whose life in Southern California is filled by delusion, and a perpetual search for love.
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Chuck Paa, not five and a half feet tall, his eyes gold and set deep beneath the brow, asked, What do you need, Mr. Royal? Read the first page
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Format:Paperback
This is a case where a work actually lives up to the praise it has been given. I was not disappointed. The book is a definite
must if you are a fan of the short story format. Also, if you are a fan of gay lit, you should buy this book immediately.
must if you are a fan of the short story format. Also, if you are a fan of gay lit, you should buy this book immediately.
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An Insider's Understanding
8 Sep 2001
Format:Hardcover
David Ebershoff is one of the more exciting new writers of fiction on the scene today. In his latest book of stories he proves that not only does he write well, but he also has that rare ability to create characters so real that we can swear that we've met them. And this is all the more unusual in that the people he creates are far from heroic. They represent that part in all of us that just borders on malfunctional, traits that if pushed further would be gross fodder for the mental hospital. And yet he makes us care for them....passionately.
Ebershoff also firmly understands Pasadena, California - a strange place watched by millions on January 1 each year as a haven for beautiful flowers, purple mountains, palm trees, and terribly affluent people. Without resorting to disdain Ebershoff lets us get to know these sequestered relics from another time who refuse to move out of their historic importance into reality. He takes on the guise of the very young, the aging closeted divas, the used up street walkers and wanabe sex toys, and with each narrator voice he seems to be intuitively right on target. This is a superb collection of stories from a writer who merits our close attention. His next novel will be eagerly awaited by a growing devoted readership.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Exceptional reading and thought provoking
12 Dec 2002
Format:Hardcover
While reading these David Ebershoff's short stories I kept turning to the back of the book to see his photograph. He reminds me of the boy-next-door and his innocent eyes and slight smile grabs you -- and his short stories are anything less than innocent. Where on earth did Mr. Ebershoff come up with these wonderful gems? They're brilliant! Seven short stories -- seven different themes totally. Readers who want crisp, tight reading will find The Rose City compelling and difficult to sit down. I don't describe plots in my reviews, but anyone who wishes gay-themed short stories that go beyond sex and looking good is in for a major treat. I highly recommend The Rose City. So much in fact I'm giving it a second read immediately. If I could rate the book higher than a 5, I would.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A Fine Collection of Short Stories Courtesy Of Ebershoff
27 Jun 2002
Format:Paperback
David Ebershoff cements his reputation as one of the most exciting writers of my generation in this elegant collection of short stories dealing with relationships from the perspective of a gay lifestyle. He writes with much grace and understanding, offering sympathetic portrayals of gay characters ranging in age from ten to forty eight. It's one of the best recent collection of short stories I've read, rising close in stature to Rick Moody's "Demonology". Having enjoyed both "The Danish Girl" and now, "The Rose City", I eagerly await reading Ebershoff's next novel.
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