a novel by Mark Merlis. 11-09-09 beginning a new novel, got to keep inspired for story ideas. An older gay man in hospital after a beating from a “trick” begins to reflect upon his life. 12-01-09 Reeve reflects upon his memory of a Professor from his past, who was scandalized by leftist politics & his “tendencies”. Meanwhile, his attention is also drawn to the young man in the hospital bed next to his. 12-07-09 I wanted to share this passage, page 177, “Here is what’s so alien about a fairy–not what we do in bed or who we do it with, but that we talk about love, we have made love the center of our days. We have abandoned the seemly reticence that makes men talk only of sports and cars and bosoms.” 12-16-09 Finished novel. I really appreciate how the author brought reflection on a past matter, and developed it around a current stay in the hospital. The way he “supposed” an encounter that he was not witness to was very creative. Quite an enjoyable read.
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