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'Hard as it is to write about youth when you're young, Chabon has done it brilliantly'

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'Mingles wit, sex and fine writing'

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4.0 out of 5 stars Strangely compelling, 1 Dec 2007

By	kehs (Hertfordshire, England) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (Sceptre 21's) (Paperback)

This book was slow to grab my attention, but once it had I was then hooked. I read it in one sitting and was pleasantly surprised at how entertaining it turned out to be. It's crammed with humour and dry wit but also has moments of great poignancy. The main character, Art, whose father is a big time gangster, gets caught up in a love triangle with his homosexual friend Arthur and a girl called Phlox. The story relates the summer that he spends trying to discover who he really is and what his true feelings are for his partners. Events reach a traumatic conclusion when his father hears about his gay relationship, and steps in to put an end to it. This is a beautifully written book, and one that I found strangely compelling.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The awakening of Art, 13 Dec 2006

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Art Bechstein, fresh out of college, notices an attractive young man in the library, no sooner is he outside the library than this attractive young man, the very appealing and flamboyant Arthur is standing beside him. In addition the attentions of Arthur, Art struggles with his uncertain feelings for Phlox, the strange girl who works in the library. So begins a summer of friendships, sex and parties, and a beautiful relationship that eventually dispels any doubts Art might have had about his sexuality. Add to that the hint of gangsters and the mysterious smoke from a factory; it all contributes to captivating read.
This is a thoroughly engrossing and interesting story, beautifully written and full of vitality, wit and humour.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lazy, hazy days of college, 12 Mar 2001

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This is a great book for those of us caught up in the rat race of the working world. It takes us back to those days of college where the biggest problem in life was getting over a hangover from drinking too much the night before. Life is the twilight world of summer semester at college, filled with parties. The characters are fun; the dialogue witty.

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3.0 out of 5 stars When you're young
I picked this up after seeing the trailer for the film adaption. In my copy, before you get to the story, there are a lot of reviews that praise the "expansive skill" of the 24... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Jeremy Walton

3.0 out of 5 stars Starter for just 3 out of 5; the best is yet to come...
I've only recently discovered Chabon, and this was only my second read after Kavalier & Clay. Given that it's his debut novel from '88, I can see how reviewers would have been... Read more

Published on 12 Jul 2007 by Mr. Steve Jansen

4.0 out of 5 stars What can happen if you have too much time on your hands...
This is the tale of Art who, after finishing college, hangs around Pittsburg waiting for something to happen. Read more

Published on 24 Jul 2006 by MrShev

5.0 out of 5 stars So where's the film?
If ever a book warranted a film version... This is a fntastic book; it gives off a kind of shimmering heat that the reader basks in - unfortunately for too short a time. Read more

Published on 25 Nov 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The most touching book I have ever opened
I found that this novel, upon reading, began to work its way into every aspect of my waking (and dreaming) mind. Read more

Published on 28 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, moving....hard to put down.
Having grown up in Pittsburgh is what initially prompted me to check out this oft recommended book. Though that aspect certainly adds a nostalgic charm to it, the book is quite... Read more

Published on 1 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking
What a wonder! What a delight! The night I spent whipping through this book was absolutely worth the next day's bleary-eyed fog.

Published on 20 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book of all time.
My favorite book of all time, and I don't say that lightly. This is a book with a "voice" - the characters are so compelling, and I was able to relate to them... Read more

Published on 12 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, instills a bit of jealousy
Wow...if only I could write like this! At first glance the writing appears pretentious and tedious but within a few pages, Chabon's tone and the strength of his characters,... Read more

Published on 8 Dec 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good - 3� Stars
Read this book due to the many (unwarranted) comparisons to Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. It's a good book with wonderful prose and beautifully written sentences. Read more

Published on 5 Dec 1998

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