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Title: Earth, As It Is in Heaven by Roman Genesis ISBN: 0595191037 Publisher: iUniverse.com Pub. Date: August, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33
Rating: 3
Summary: More Like Purgatory
Comment: There are many things to like about this story, including some really good writing. But there are also many things that are troubling. The author's name, Roman Genesis, has got to be a nom de plume, detracting from the credibility before you crack the spine. (If I'm wrong, I apologize.) The ultimately depressing ending detracts from everything accomplished in the rest of the text. Why? The author tries to explain this in the epilogue, without success. The characters, frankly, are too young, at fifteen and high school frosh, for the depth of emotions and commitment described. And, once again, there is evidence that the proofreaders at iUniverse, the publisher,all called in sick, based on the hundreds of typos and spelling mistakes. There is greater potential in this author which we can only hope will manifest itself in future works.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great story of teen struggles
Comment: I first read this story chapter by chapter on Roman's website. When a friend told me that he bought the book, the title struck a memory, so I rushed to purchase it. Now I have the complete story all in one, and it's as good as ever.
The story is about Trevor McCain, the high school football quarterback. Things are great; he's the star of the school, goes to all the parties, has great friends, and generally just enjoys life. Then one day Sebastian Reynolds walks into his Algebra class, and things begin to change. That night, Trevor realizes that he's been trying to fill a hole in his life that girls, sports, friends and family can't fill. And he sets out to make Sebastian a part of his life.
I was talking with one of my friends the other day about how there really are no good gay romances involving adults. Those that do exist usually involve the first loves of high school, although still wonderful stories. This is definitely a good one, and Roman's writing is far from immature or high-schoolish. The struggles felt by both Trevor and Sebastian as they come to terms with their feelings for each other, and ultimately coming out to the school and community are very real, heart-felt and mature. Definitely a great work on a topic some of us would like to see more of. Hopefully, Roman will continue his writing and bring us more great stories like this one.
Rating: 5
Summary: Amazing 'Pull' of your emotions in every direction!!!!
Comment: I just finished reading 'Earth, As it is in Heaven', and all I can say is WOW (as I attempt to calm my heart rate down...). I have read between 4 and 5 dozen books in the past 6 months, and I have to say, I have not read a book that left me physically, and emotionally exhausted as this one did. What an Amazing Story! The Author, Roman Genesis (I love his name!)... did one Fabulous job telling the story of Football Captain, and highly popular Trevor McClain, and shy, quiet little Sebastian Reynolds. How their relationship, and subsequent coming out to the school, football team, and the entire town transpires.
This book discusses tough events like the effects that a teacher coming onto a child can have, Gay Bashing, intolerance, and a whole host of other issues that gay kids, as well as adults have to deal with.
I am serious when I say, this story left me laughing at parts, and literally sobbing at other times. I cannot believe a writer could get my anxiety up so much wondering will they get together or not... will they live happily ever after or not... even will they win the final star football game or not....
I HIGHLY recommend this book to ALL, both gay and straight.. for Gays, it tells of the good and bad of love, for Straights, it tells of what happens to Gay kids when intolerance and hate is introduced.
I hope Roman Genesis writes more books as he is Incredible as a story teller!!!
Mike Heine ('winterstone')
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Title: Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis ISBN: 1930928688 Publisher: Renaissance Alliance Publishing Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: The Year of Ice by Brian Malloy ISBN: 0312289480 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: July, 2002 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: All over Him by Ronald L. Donaghe ISBN: 0595269141 Publisher: iUniverse.com Pub. Date: February, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Into This World We're Thrown by Mark Kendrick ISBN: 0595214681 Publisher: Writers Club Press Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Soccer Field Is Empty by Mark A. Roeder ISBN: 0595225101 Publisher: Writers Club Press Pub. Date: April, 2002 List Price(USD): $20.95 |
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