Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.6 / 5.0

A simple story:

My expectations were not high for this book, which was heavily promoted in several gay magazines.

As a huge fan of gay literature (and literature, in general), I read the book in 3-4 sittings.

Krach's sense of character is terrific; his story-telling sparse.

I wish he had cut back on some of the characters in order to have more "quality time" with some of the main characters, but he creates a very surreal feel to a fake town outside of Los Angeles. An anti-OC, for sure.

It's good, it's fast -- and... more info

Truly remarkable!:

This book is a pleasure to read and transcends my expectation.
The story line may not seem much at first glance. After all it depicts one month in the life of the characters. Yet it is imbued with honesty and emotions which leave me truly satisfied towards the end. The characters, Adam, Jeff, Dart, are wonderfully human and it is easy to share their aloneness and insecurity and finally hope. Highly commendable.

Extraordinary Accomplishment, Engaging Story:

This is an extraordinary piece of writing that combines wonderful character development, a wry sense of humor (almost bordering on satire, particularly of the world of Southern California) with an abiding warmth that alternately leaves you laughing out loud and deeply touched.

Mr. Krach balances all this, plus a story that in lesser hands would be delicate subject matter indeed, with an economical, literate style that is engaging and lyrical.

There is a splendid understanding of characters, and the... more info

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