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Title: The Coming of the Night by John Rechy ISBN: 0-8021-3742-3 Publisher: Grove Press Pub. Date: 30 October, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.41 (32 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Compelling, Dark, Haunting - A True Perspective of Gay 1981
Comment: Wow! This is one of the better books that I have picked up in quite some time. Becoming an adult in the mid 80's, immediately after the AIDS epidemic changed the way we live, it was quite obvious that things would never be the same as they had been. This book is a brilliant representation of perspective and fate -showing how in the course of a day, unconnected lives can interface and brief moments and decisions can alter one's future forever. This book touches on a myriad of personalities and help give the reader insight to behaviors that are fueled by insecurity, vanity, empowerment, domination, loneliness, anger, etc. It was raw, dark and clearly descriptive of urban gay life prior to the mid 80's. Despite its graphic and poignant sexual content, ANY reader will have to appreciate the way the author constructs and implements this story with seamless transitions and expertly developed characters. Keep an open mind and you will see a master author at his finest.
Rating: 1
Summary: C...-ola...
Comment: Ok what was the point of this book? It was nothing more than a study of oversexed, kinky, S&M-obsessed perverts throughout the course of a windy day in Los Angeles. Rechy's overused symbol of the "Sant'Anas" was eventually annoying and his pervasive sexual language and scenarios had no artistic merit whatsoever and no purpose other than thoroughly grossing out this (gay) reader. Save your time and read a true gay masterpiece- "Dancer From the Dance"- instead. I regret picking this one up.
Rating: 5
Summary: Best gay read for a long time
Comment: John Rechy has written a superb novel full of memorable characters. The cross section of the gay community is strong and believable as are the other characters. A novel of people indulging on the brink of an unknown disaster at the time makes for a significant and perhaps historical account of gay life before the AIDS epidemic. As usual strong writing, great sex and a dash of humour. A must for any gay bookshelf.
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Title: The Sexual Outlaw: A Documentary by John Rechy ISBN: 0802131638 Publisher: Grove Press Pub. Date: January, 1990 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Outlaw: John Rechy by Charles Casillo ISBN: 1555837344 Publisher: Advocate Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: City of Night by John Rechy ISBN: 0802130836 Publisher: Grove Press Pub. Date: March, 1988 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Bodies and Souls by John Rechy ISBN: 0802138462 Publisher: Grove Press Pub. Date: 07 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Rushes: A Novel by John Rechy ISBN: 0802134971 Publisher: Grove Press Pub. Date: February, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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