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Title: Finding Faith by Andrew Barriger ISBN: 0-595-26309-7 Publisher: Writers Club Press Pub. Date: January, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Quite Good, But Obviously a First Novel
Comment: Taylor Connolly is a nice guy. He works hard and treats his boyfriend right, even though they have a few relationship problems. So when he walks in and finds his boyfriend of two years having sex with another man - in his bed - Taylor has had enough. He lets the ex take whatever he wants and moves the rest to a small town that is still close enough for him to commute to work. His gay city friends told Taylor that this was a bad move, small towns aren't exactly known for their open-minded attitudes, after all, but Taylor is ready for a drastic change.
At first, Taylor expected to meet opposition when it became known that he was gay, but the town was surprisingly accepting. Especially Tom, the local baker. Before long, Taylor finds himself thinking about Tom all of the time and his morning jaunts to the bakery became the highlight of his day. As Taylor and Tom became closer friends, Taylor knows that he is ready to have a relationship with Tom, but Tom is straight, isn't he? As Tom struggles to accept his newfound sexual attraction to another man, Taylor's friends set him up with a handsome, wealthy gay guy who is just Taylor's type. Now Taylor has some difficult decisions to make - including just how drastic of a life change he wants to make...
This was a solid first book for a new author, but it was not as fabulous as I expected from the glowing reviews here. I liked Taylor and Tom as characters and would have liked to get to know them a little better, but felt that I identified with them. The secondary characters were pretty sketchy, though, with the author using them to advance the plot and then dropping them when their usefulness was gone. The plot is very simple and has a nice, rhythmic feel to the way it slowly unfolds, but can be a little too simple at times as the author has to string out a couple of plotlets to give the book length. It would have been nice to have a few subplots developed that would keep the reader's interest piqued. Also, I would have enjoyed a little more description of settings and events, rather than such a big focus on cars, clothes and food, but I could tell the author was trying. If you are looking for a quick, easy read that doesn't require too much thought, this is a nice choice.
Rating: 1
Summary: Very Disappointing
Comment: I picked up Barriger's novel for a poolside read on a recent vacation, expecting nothing more than a light romantic romp, along the lines of "Big Eden." I was not expecting strong character development, great adventure or insightful social commentary. Barriger's novel, however, is one where nothing in particular happens to characters I was not just indifferent to, but disliked. It seemed almost as if this novel's only purpose was product placement - just about all we learn about the characters is context - their choice of wardrobe, fondness for chocolate, large Victorian homes (built "after the war") and the cars they drive (is there really a community so remote but within commuting distance where the driver of the lowest priced Jaguar sedan is referred to as "the Jag guy" by all of the townspeople?) What little conflict occurs in this novel can be attributed to the total lack of "character" of the characters, however there is not enough emotional context presented to allow the reader any insight into this - the nature of the human condition. "Finding Faith" was not humorous, entertaining or insightful. Thirteen-year-olds, for whom Barriger's book seems to be written, could better spend their time writing a novel of their own rather than reading this one. Ask Barriger how to get it published.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Great Book
Comment: I loved the characters and the story, and it was sooo funny! Easy to read, hard to put down, and sooo funny! Touching, inviting, full of heart and, you guessed it, sooo funny! Definitely one to reread again and again. Thank Mr. Barriger for Finding Faith - for the laughter, the smiles and the warmth.
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