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"An impressive, beautifully modulated, affecting book."
-- Jeffrey Eugenides, author of "Middlesex"
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‘A brave and remarkable novel, the impact of which no reader will shed’ Dermot Bolger, Sunday Independent
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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A superb novel - the author's style is so pared-down as to be almost minimalist, but he paints vivid pictures and characters through very controlled structures. I found it to be a very erotic novel, in the deepest sense of that word's meaning, and also rather sinister. The last chapter, with its portrayal of tenderness and love, moved me to tears. Definitely not a paperback to throw away - this is one I shall keep and re-read in a year or so's time.
64 of 68 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book by chance, interested in the content and by Toibin's reputation. I never expected to be moved to tears. I read the book in three sittings, something I have never done before, simply because I could not put it down. I think I almost fell in love with Richard Garay and I have only ever once before cried when reaching the end of a novel. The subject matter in the final chapter is particularly close to my heart and I will never forget the emotional journery either in my own life or in the chacters depected here. Thank you for writing this book and portraying real gay characters, not simply laughable, camp shallow characters, and for portraying so poiniantly how two men can fall in love so deeply, the difficulties they can sometimes face coming to terms with their sexuality and the isolation that it can bring. I want to dive back into their lives and share it with them all over again. I am profoundly moved.
35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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I found this quite by chance and probably wouldn't have bought it if I'd been aware of the content. It deals with the coming of age of a young gay man in the Argentina of the generals in the 1980's.
From the very beginning I was absolutely gripped by Toibin's wonderfully straight-forward and honest narrative. I absolutely love the way his characters say real things, are realistically unable to express outwardly whats going on inside them, though Toibin manages to convey their inner lives to the reader. One thing I've found in all of Toibin's novels that I've subsequently read, is that its impossible to dislike ANY of his characters, because he observes them with a marvelously humane dispassion. I love this writer, he's totally incapable of writing a bad novel.
From the very beginning I was absolutely gripped by Toibin's wonderfully straight-forward and honest narrative. I absolutely love the way his characters say real things, are realistically unable to express outwardly whats going on inside them, though Toibin manages to convey their inner lives to the reader. One thing I've found in all of Toibin's novels that I've subsequently read, is that its impossible to dislike ANY of his characters, because he observes them with a marvelously humane dispassion. I love this writer, he's totally incapable of writing a bad novel.
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Unexpected Delight
I had received this book as a gift, but had put off reading it for a number of months. I thought it looked dreary, and the synopsis sounded a bit done-to-death. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ian Stanton
A BIT DISAPPOINTING...
To be honest, i was a bit disappointing after finishing this "you must read!" or "the best read i got in the year" novel. Read more
Published 4 months ago by kase
Good Conditions, Bad Delivery
The book was perfectly fine (as described) but it took more than 10 days to arrive. Usually never gets more than 4. And it was a birthday present, to my luck.
Published 7 months ago by Wellington Almeida
Dont expect a good love story in this
Not badly written. It just didnt provoke any emotions in me. I am a love story buff, so this is a very subjective review. But I never really fathomed the plot in this. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Daniel
excellent
it arrived just fine. no problems with delays or bad condition. it was excellent. I will surely use their service again.
Published 9 months ago by Sergi
Vivid images
Wow, I am impressed, what an achievement. To not only write about the trials and dilemmas of a gay man coming out and making his way in the world but to also give such a vivid... Read more
Published 15 months ago by I. mahmood
Excellent Read
This book takes an age to get into but stick with it. My heart went out to the main character. It was like he needed a good shake-me-up. Read more
Published 18 months ago by David O'Donovan
Not for James Lear fans!
OK. I like a gay book with a good story and a bit of smut where hopefully at the end the man gets the man and the sun sets! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Havoc
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Colm Tóibín has written a deeply moving book that I could not put down. His sensitively drawn characters leap off the page and the explicit homosexual scenes did... Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by Mrs. JJ Henderson
Now one of my favourite books
I'm gutted I didn't discover Toibin sooner - this was an amazing book, with incredible characters and a story that pulled me right in from the start. Read more
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