price：$3.77
Harper Perennial
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Mysterious Skin = Amazing) 『It's a sick and twisted book involving two boys and everyone around them. I love this book, it's one of my all-time favorites. It's a short book and doesn't exactly have an abundant vocabulary, however it brings you into many perspectives and really gets you into the story.』
(Excellent book) 『I read this book because I heard about the movie. Fortunately I read book first and was blown away. Great book, ok movie.』
(Made Me Cry) 『I think that this is the first novel I've read that made me cry. It actually made me cry twice. Once close to the end of the book, and then at the actual end.
This is a powerful and disturbing novel that needs to be read. I started this novel three days ago thinking that I'll read a chapter or two and then go to sleep. I stayed up until 4 AM and read 95 pages in one sitting. This is a sure sign that this is not your ordinary novel. I needed to know what happened next so I stayed up until 4 AM three days in a row and I finally finished it.
I don't really have anything to say about the story...others have done that already. I just want to say that this one of the best novel I've read. Prepare to be shocked, disturbed, and touched. But most of all, READ IT. You won't regret it.
-Ater』
(Terrific 1st Novel) 『I had been doing some research on child sexual abuse for my upcoming novel, and came across this book as a cross-reference on how things are in today's world. I read the book in one sitting. Very well-written, full of escapades and scary times in the lives of two boys marred by sexual abuse. One lad is so traumatized he believes aliens are responsible, as some 5 hours disappear from his life. The other lad gives in to child prostituion, but somehow survives. That the two meet to talk about a dark day from their past is unique, and Scott Heim tells it the only way he knows how: with grace and aplomb. Some of the scenes are not for the faint-hearted as adult themes run the course from alcoholism and drug addiction to cruising behavior and the gay lifestyle in small town America. I would have liked to have seen more dialogue in the novel that wasn't so staticky. Other than that, a first-rate novel from a powerful writer. You may also want to rent or buy the movie version as well, as there are strong performances by some great actors. But read the book first, then see the film. This upcoming author has much to say in our difficult times.』
(beautiful writing, wonderful in many ways) 『Best book I've ever read, and I've read a lot of books. I suggest watching the movie first if you plan on watching it because the book is 10 times better and the movie would be a disapointment. I'm making the movie sound like it sucks, it doesn't, they are both absolutely wonderful. But a lot was left out in the film. Scott Heim is a mastermind and I'm looking forward to reading his other books.
Read Mysterious Skin if you would like an addicting, disturbing, descriptive, absolutely the best book you've ever read, kind of thing. once again I will say... *watch the movie FIRST*』 『
At the age of eight Brian Lackey is found bleeding under the crawl space of his house, having endured something so traumatic that he cannot remember an entire five–hour period of time.
During the following years he slowly recalls details from that night, but these fragments are not enough to explain what happened to him, and he begins to believe that he may have been the victim of an alien encounter. Neil McCormick is fully aware of the events from that summer of 1981. Wise beyond his years, curious about his developing sexuality, Neil found what he perceived to be love and guidance from his baseball coach. Now, ten years later, he is a teenage hustler, a terrorist of sorts, unaware of the dangerous path his life is taking. His recklessness is governed by idealized memories of his coach, memories that unexpectedly change when Brian comes to Neil for help and, ultimately, the truth.
price：$4.78
Bella Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Thoroughly enjoyable) 『This is a smart first novel. The main characters are deftly drawn and the setting of a political campaign is engaging and realistic. Best of all, the author treats all of her characters fairly and doesn't create false misunderstandings for them just for the sake of conflict. Looking forward to Robbi McCoy's second novel next year.』
(Solid and thought provoking.) 『Waltzing at midnight is bold, vivid and visual with real and touching characters. I found this a very thought provoking read and a solid first novel. 』
(Face it... We all get older (and, hopefully, wiser)) 『In this, her first book, Robbi McCoy has delivered a real winner. Basically, it's about a woman who has always lived her life for others, but wakes up one day in her late forties with a new realization--that she's in love for the first time... with a woman.
Most of us had that aha moment where we first accepted our sexuality. I'd venture a guess that it happened for many as older teens or twenty-somethings. In any case, most books in this genre support my hypothesis. Reading about an `older' woman coming into her own is actually quite refreshing. It brings a new aspect to being a lesbian in today's society.
The backdrop of this book, the mayoral election, is merely a vehicle to allow married-with-children Jean Davis to meet the enigmatic Rosie Monroe. Rosie is a successful philanthropist who runs for mayor only to unseat the current mayor. During the election, her sexuality is revealed by the competition and her commanding lead vanishes. Jean convinces Rosie to fight anyway. Rosie doesn't win, but they meet her original objective. Unfortunately, Jean's family life disintegrates around them and, with Rosie's support; she attempts to conquer her own demons.
Bottom Line - Really great book. Very interesting characters. Emotion-invoking story. Great first offering from a promising new author.
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(Couldn't put it down.) 『I haven't found much time to read lately, but when my cousin told me about "Waltzing at Midnight", author Robbi McCoy and how much she enjoyed it I couldn't resist ordering it.
I can honestly say, I thoroughly enjoyed every page of Waltzing at Midnight. The characters were interesting and the story line held my attention thru out. I enjoyed Rosie's strong personality and her wisdom to let Jean grow at her own pace, guiding her with wisdom, tenderness and love, when needed. Jean, a married woman with two grown children, realizes that the great respect she feels for Rosie, candidate for mayor, is much more, eventually leading to the realization she is in love with Rosie.
There is love, humor, treachery and a few tears as you read of Jean's journey, and her growth and discoveries about herself. Robbi McCoy has a "easy read" style that keeps your attention making it hard to put the book down. I enjoyed it so much I ordered a earlier book McCoy wrote called "Late Bloomers" a collection of short stories about women over 40 discovering or accepting their Lesbianism at a later time in their lives. 』
(What a great debut novel) 『I bought this book the day it came out. I'm always anxious to read new authors and Robbi McCoy didn't disappoint. This is a poignant "coming out" story for Jean, a married woman in her 40s, who realizes she's in love for the first time--and it's not with her husband. Told in the first person, we see everything from Jean's point of view and experience all of her raw emotions. However, the author still manages to give us well-rounded characters in Rosie, the woman Jean is in love with, Jean's husband, and Jean's daughter. The totally refreshing thing in all of this is that the husband isn't a stereotype. He's hurt and angry and you can understand why. So often, I read books where the ex-husband is a Neanderthal. Bravo that the author avoided that caricature.
Robbi McCoy now is officially on my "watch-for-the-next-book" list. :-)』 『First crush, first passion, first love.
Trying to fill the empty places left by children going to college, Jean Davis decides to get out of the house and volunteer in the local mayoral campaign. It soon becomes obvious - though not to Jean - that she has a major crush on the candidate, Rosie Monroe.
Thrilled by the excitement of politics and strangely flustered every time Rosie calls on her for help, Jean has never felt more alive. Rising to every challenge with newfound passion, she surprises everyone, including her husband, by flourishing under the stress of the hard-fought campaign.
When dirty tricks by the other side damage Rosie's reputation at the worst possible moment, Jean finally realizes that her feelings are not entirely about the thrill of the job. Two decades of doing what was expected of her are abruptly turned upside down, and she realizes she may just be in love - for the first time in her life.
Newcomer Robbi McCoy tells a passionate coming-of-age story about a mature woman whose life is only beginning. Full of surprises and difficult choices, Waltzing at Midnight is a heartfelt, endearing story about a woman we all know and the love that transforms her life.』
price：$1.10
Loose Id, LLC
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Wonderful Read!) 『I have to say Evangeline Anderson is a great writer. She knows how to tie sex scenes into a meaningful plot without making the reader lose sight of that plot. The characters are believable in their relationship and it's almost admirable how Haven tries his hardest to stay away from Wren sexually because of Wren's past as a sex slave and because of their order's rules.
After reading this book all the way through the first time (I couldn't put it down for an instant) I have since gone back through to reread some of my favorite scenes. I will say, the BDSM scenes were very tame and well written. It's set in a science fiction world, but that doesn't mean it's hard to read. You don't need to learn new words or read a map to find out where they are, and that is a huge plus. Anyone can pick up this book and understand it, even if they've never read science fiction before.
The only thing that bothered me once I'd finished the book was the fact that one of the major characters (who's in the opening scene) is hardly in the book at all. The fate of this man's planet revolves around Haven and Wren who are supposed to be conducting a peace keeping mission, but the Ambassador is hardly there at all, maybe in three scenes total. I would have expected to see him a little bit more.
But, over all, I loved this book, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good m/m novel.』
(Slave Boy by Evangeline Anderson) 『In a futuristic world, Haven is a negotiator, a man with healing powers and diplomat ability who is sending on troubled foreign planets to facilitate alliance pacts. During one of these travels he finds a young boy, barely 12 years old, who is taken as a sex slave by a slave trader and who will be soon sold to a customer. Seeing in the boy the same healing powers he has, Haven buys the boy and brings him back to his home planet. The boy, named Wren, is raised to be a diplomat himself, and when he is 18 years old he is given as novice to Master Haven. Four years later, Haven is in a diplomatic mission in a foreign planet who requires that every adult man is accompanying by a sex slave. Obviously Wren offers himself to play the role, but nor him or Haven could image what they will have to do: public sex is saw as a tribute and Haven finds himself in front of an hard decision: fully take his novice or let someone else doing the job...
Almost all the book is spent waiting for the defloration of Wren and actually sometime I feel sorry for poor Haven who is always under temptation. Also before their compelled intimacy in a foreign country, Haven was starting to feel something more for Wren than the natural affection of a Master for his novice, and Wren was not helping on it, since he is in love with Haven since the man saved him ten years before. In Haven's planet, sexual release is not allowed and above all not with a novice, so Haven knows that, if he gives up to temptation, he will lose Wren forever.
Haven is a stoic character, actually he has not a dominant nature: he has a good heart, but all in all he is taken around by Wren almost like he has a leash around the neck and not Wren. Wren is a smart guy: in a way or another he manages to obtain what he wants, and after all I don't think he would be a good diplomat like Haven: I can't imagine him living a total chaste life!
A good sci-fiction romance, with a good weight on the romance side and a little less on the sci-fic one: also the adventurous sub plot and the villain are not so scary after all, and their elimination is quite immediate. All the book is centered on Haven and Wren, and on their budding relationship, better on their "evolving" relationship, from Master and novice, to lovers.』
(Good Book... Considering Genre) 『This book is a decent book for the Sci-Fi Erotica (BDSM) genre. I most definately would only recommend this to adults due to it's content, but it is a wonderful novel that was well written and very understandable, speaking about the connection between Wren and Angel. Their story follows the classic 'forbayed love' but this book presents an interesting twist to it that I really like.』
(Disappointing) 『The reviews were good and I really wanted to love this book (isn't that cover wonderful?). However, I only made it through about a quarter of the book. After that I only skimmed to the end. It is so predictable - perfect for skimming because you can skip a page or two and not miss a thing. The characters rehash over and over and over their mental anguish over having/not having sex with each other.
Also, the story line is even beyond any sf believability.
I give three stars because I am impressed with anyone who writes a novel, even if it is not very good.』
(Slave Boy) 『I do have a weakness for slave fiction. But it's hard to find it done in a sympathetic fashion. I find some takes run like a play by play of kink and leave the emotions behind.
Not so this book, which opens with Wren, a young slave boy rescued for a handful of credits and a loaf of bread--the bread was a nice whimsical touch--by Haven, a master in the service of light. The scene had a touch of poignancy with Wren's innocence and bewilderment and Haven's tenderness. That's rare in this sub-genre and I knew I'd finish the book .
Years later, Wren is deeply in love with his master but he knows it's hopeless; Haven is honor bound never to act on any feeling he might have for his young acolyte. But a mission of peace against a race that makes use of elaborate and bizarre ritual places Wren on his knees, acting the part of Haven's sex slave.
Story events bend in a certain direction--putting Wren in a position where he must be submissive and allow his master's domination, but I didn't have a problem with this since it was what I wanted to read and it reassured me that Haven would remain a caring master and not a villain.』 『Haven is a Master of the Order of the Light--a revered sect of mediators and healers that roam the galaxy righting wrongs. Ten years ago he bought a ragged slave boy from Rigel Six and brought him to live at the Temple of Light on Radiant. As Wren's master and mentor, Haven knows the young man is off limits, so he keeps his forbidden feelings for his novice under wraps, vowing never to act on them.
Wren has been in love with his master from the moment he laid eyes on him. Haven rescued him from a life of sexual slavery and his gratitude is exceeded only by his desire for the tall, broad shouldered man he calls Master.
When the pair are sent to mediate a conflict aboard the huge Tiberion war ship, Haven discovers that he must have a pleasure slave to fulfill the local customs. Wren offers to play the part but will his role as Haven's slave boy bring back too much of his painful past? And how can Haven keep his vows of chastity when he is forced to use Wren in the most forbidden way? In a matter of life or death, both men must act on their hidden desires and hope not to lose each other forever.
Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, branding, dubious consent, exhibitionism, male/male sexual practices, strong violence, voyeurism.』
price：$5.99
Minotaur Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Another excellent read) 『Ellen Hart - Can't wait for her books -and this one didn't disappoint. It is a different feel, but it actually makes Jane even more real for me, not that she wasn't in earlier books. I think the hanging end, and I hope no one reveals in any review, is great. And the next installment of Jane Lawless will be...? Come on, I'm serious, Ellen Hart, when will it be?』
(Loved this book!) 『I must confess--I am an Ellen Hart JUNKIE! I have read every one of her stories and I subscribe to her email releases to find out when the next mystery is scheduled for release. Yes, I even pre-ordered this one on Amazon so I wouldn't have to go out and search for it in the conservative book stores in Idaho! (That would take WAY too long!!)
I enjoyed this one immensely for several reasons: (a) it fits well with the rabid political season we've had this year, (b) it's entertaining to read about the "tug-o-wars" for Jane's love, and (c) mostly, because I love the way she develops characters and teases you with motives for various characters who could have committed the crime! The suprise ending sets her up beautifully for the next book...and yes, I will pre-order that one too!! Thanks Ellen for continuing to deliver beautifully written books which are a fabulous diversion for a cold winter day.』
(Cynicism Wins Over Comfort in this Mystery) 『Though I'm an ardent fan of Ellen Hart's Jane Lawless mysteries, and though I waited anxiously for this new book, and read it in 2 days despite a busy schedule, I found Sweet Poison to be heavier in mood than normal.
Normally, Hart's books are like warm tea with honey to me; they're a vacation! And, the capers between Jane and her best friend, (the regal Ms. Cordelia Thorn) are enough to carry me through the quixotic, daunting, and suspenseful parts.
But, in Sweet Poison, all the characters -- including Jane -- are heavy with unresolved grief and anger from past or current relationships. And, there's a certain deviousness in key characters (not the villains) that I haven't experienced in Hart's other books.
As the book ended, instead of feeling relieved, warm, and cozy, I was left with a a restless distrust about the plot and Jane's future.
This is still a good book. It's still well-written, and has moments of fun, but the gentleness towards people and the lightness in spirit are missing.』
(Loved This Mystery) 『I've read a few of Hart's other books in the past year, but this one was the best. It kept me up way too late, and I finished it on the bus the next morning on the way to work. I love puzzles, and even though I pegged the bad guy early on, I didn't understand the motivation until the end - nor did I see a major twist coming. Highly recommended.』
(Complex, Dark, And Yet Amusing) 『This book kind of reminded me of a Cohen Brother's movie. You wanted to like the characters, but they all had edges, parts to their characters that were fascinating, but unlovable. And yet I couldn't look away. It was like a train wreck, but with humor. It was also a book that made some important points about what it is to be human, to want something obsessively. I've read all of Hart's books, but this one really resonated with me. I guess you could call me a fan. I like to think I can generally pick out the guilty party in a mystery novel, but this story had me completely fooled, one reason I like Hart's books. I like to be fooled. I couldn't recommend this mystery more highly -- and can't wait for the next in the series. One request, Ms. Hart. Will you resolve the situation with Cordelia and her little niece soon? I want that to end happily, though I know it may not. For now, bravo on another wonderful mystery!』 『
Jane Lawless is at her wit’s end keeping her Minneapolis restaurants running while volunteering on her father’s campaign for governor. With an eleven-point lead, the race is Ray Lawless’s to lose, but all that changes when his rival posts a list of violent criminals that are back on the streets early, thanks to Ray’swork during his career as a defense lawyer.
Corey Hodge is one of the convicts that took Ray’s advice to plead guilty for a crime that he swears he didn’t commit. Bitter from time served, revenge lurks in the back of his mind. Then one of Ray’s young campaign volunteers is killed, and with the murder mirroring the crime Corey was convicted of, Jane has to bring the killer to justiceto save her father’s political career and to keep Corey from going to prison again.
The high stakes and political intrigue that fuelSweet Poison, the latest in Lambda and Minnesota Book Award--winning author Ellen Hart’s absorbing Jane Lawless series, make for an intense mystery of ambition and obsession.
price：$2.80
Harvest House Publishers
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Student of Christianity.) 『I am a student of the Christian religion and I'm glad this book could help "straighten" out some misconceptions of the religion that I had. At first I thought Christianity was an insightful, psychologically healthful faith. The kindness, the love, the forgiveness, the equality of all: rich, poor, ill, inflicted; the rejection of materialism, the struggle to do what is right was very appealling. On just reading the New Testament, as opposed to having someone tell me what it means, I even thought Jesus might be a homosexual. He certainly isn't homophobic. The 12 guys, the kissing, the foot washes, all the love talk, they all sleep together and where are the women? His mom is there but......? At his excution he tells his mother and "beloved" (John) to take care of each other. These people really care about each other! That seems to be the real lesson Jesus is leaving. Joe Dallas tries to make important the "lessons of Genesis". And yes, he really quotes the Sodom and Gomorrah story as a morality tale? Every man "old and young", turns into a rampaging Homo-rapist and this guy (Lot) wants to throw his virginal daughters into the mob and yells, "take them!" These shockingly disabled angels just stand there as this Lot makes this horrible offer to the mob; are you kidding me? (Later he impregnates both his daughters himself after a night of heavy drinking!, this after his wife turns into a pile of salt!) Can you take this seriously? Christianity uses this bizarre story to ruin people's lives? Of all the religions I've studied, this one is among the most pathetic. I feel sorry for any homosexual young people in your religion. I've read about your young people's suicide rates. I see how even this grown man (the author) fears who he is. Is Christianity really just another disempowering religion attended to by weak-minded and sad sheep? Judgemental, petty, bickering, prejudiced, non-accepting, hasn't the world had enough of this? Too bad you're nothing like your Jesus. Well, it's on to Buddhism.』
(Gospel Truths Upheld) 『Christians need to be firmly grounded in what the Bible really says so that when popular culture tries to revise scripture to suit its own hedonistic appetites, believers are aware of the deception.Joe Dallas does a fine job in exposing some of the revisionist tactics of the militant gay agenda. I would also recommend Dr. Robert Gagnon's writings as he is an acknowledged expert in what scripture actually says about homosexuality.Jesus himself upheld the Old Testament admonitions against same sex unions and He reiterated in the Gospel of Matthew that God's intent was for a male and a female to join together in one flesh. Anything else is not scriptual and not of God.Those people who identify as gay and lesbian would do well to research what the scientific community says about the origens of homosexuality. What is known from studies supports the idea that there is a constellation of factors which cause a person to have same-sex attractions...one is NOT born gay.God did not intend nor design men and women to have sexually relations with someone of the same gender. Mr. Dallas provides a clear, well thought out rebuttal of the incorrect distortions that the miltant gay agenda tries to peddle...distortions which neither science nor scripture supports.』
(Woe to those who call evil good) 『Yes, buy the book, and do all you can do to help your children. This was in response to another review by a self-confessed "counselor", but as a mother of a practicing homosexual son, I would encourage parents, to not give up, (or give in), instead, endure. Continue to love and pray for them. Get information (good Biblical info). Be careful who gives you information. Sometimes we would rather believe a lie in order to feel more comfort with our children's situation. This is a spiritual battle.
In response to the "counselor's" review: I notice you used the word 'wickedness' to describe the Biblical principle that you say is 'destructive and harmful'. The Bible says in Isaiah 5:20, Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. In Genesis, it clearly states that the men that committed sodomy were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly. It also says in Leviticus, If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. The Bible also says in (along with may other places such as Rom 1) 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters, nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God?
Again I notice you used another Biblical phrase (wolf in sheep's clothing) to accuse those who stand by the Word of God, calling it 'spiritual and emotional abuse'. Actually in Matthew 7, the referral of wolves in sheep's clothing is about those who teach or prophesy things that are against the truth, against the Word of God.
I would like to say, as a mother of 8, that I have first hand knowledge of the harm homosexuality causes those who practice it. As a person who has seen friend's die because of the pursuit of this lifestyle. My oldest who has chosen to PRACTICE homosexuality, (notice it is about practicing it) that I have seen his life spiral into devastation. He now has HIV. My son, my baby... has been a victim of emotional and spiritual abuse. By the worse kind of perpetrator. The enemy, the devil, the father of lies, who will tell you a lie, who will use the scripture to try to twist the lie into what sounds like truth. As he did from the beginning of time, when he twisted God's word with Eve. If you don't believe the Word of God to be true, you will have to take it up with the Lord. And you will one day, face to face, and you will then see fully and clearly. Hopefully, it won't be too late for you or someone else, or for your daughter, who I am sure you love, as I do my children. A friend will tell you the truth as I believe these books are trying to do. The wounds of a friend are faithful, the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.』
(Clear, Balanced, Informative) 『The Gay Gospel?: How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible
Joe Dallas treats this subject not as an outsider looking in, but as a fromer insider speaking out - and what he has to say is important for anyone who takes the Scriptures seriously and wants to know what's real.』
(DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL) 『As a licensed professional counselor, I encourage my clients to not purchase a pre-packaged belief system, but instead engage in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning in their lives. As such, I refrain from passing judgment on the beliefs that others choose and instead celebrate the colorful diversity that is found in the tapestry of human ideology. Nevertheless, when I am confronted with principles that are destructive and harmful to the human spirit, I feel compelled, as a health care professional and as a human being, to speak out against such wickedness.
While one's sexual activities and behavior may vary over the course of a lifetime, one's sexual orientation does not. Requiring that individuals whose sexual orientation is something other than heterosexual "change" or "heal" is no different than Hitler requiring that those with the wrong eye color, the wrong hair color, or the wrong family lineage be exterminated. One does not need to "heal" or be "cured" from something that is not an illness. This book does not simply state an alternative opinion on homosexuality; it causes significant and severe damage to the psyche of those who know, beyond a shadow of a doubt that, even if they can change their activity, they cannot change who they are at their core. Rather than offering the hope and healing it claims to provide, this book inflicts emotional violence on its readers.
Everyone has a right to his or her own beliefs. In the case of this book, the author has chosen to act on his beliefs. Discriminatory acts, based on prejudice, have a damaging effect on the lives of innocent people--they hurt, they demean, they humiliate, they wound, and sometimes they kill. I do not accept the label "religious" to excuse beliefs and actions that are designed to hurt people. Is religion about abusing others? Is that part of the moral game plan--demonize people who are different from you, condemn them and exalt yourself in the name of a religious conviction?
When I walk into the music store with my 13-year-old daughter to buy a CD, I notice that some of the CD's are labeled with "warning" stickers. As a parent, I appreciate this so I can steer my daughter toward purchases that will fill her mind and soul with affirmative messages. This book needs to come with a similar "warning" sticker, for anyone who reads it is going to be a victim of emotional and spiritual abuse by the worst kind of perpetrator...a bigoted wolf in sheep's clothing! 』 『In this updated edition ofA Strong Delusion, author and counselor Joe Dallas helps readers understand what pro-gay theology is and how to confront it. In a biblical manner, Dallas examines believers' personal responses and the need for bold love and commitment as they
* become familiar with the movement's background and beliefs * study a clear, scriptural response to each belief * extend Christ's love to those living the homosexual lifestyle
This resource is an important one for those who have been unsure how to respond to the growing acceptance of homosexuality in the evangelical community. It offers the balance between conviction and compassion and a practical guide to communicating with those who have embraced the pro-gay Christian movement.』
price：$2.59
Vintage
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (La gaia scienza) 『This work of Nietzsche may be the most accessible for the casual reader. For philosophers and scholars, it may be one of the deepest. Many reviewers here have noted the "God is dead" stated for the first time in this book. To fully understand Nietzsche's perspective, and "God is dead" statement, one has to read deeper into - Heinrich Heine and his writings. Like Heine, Nietzsche does not write for the small-minded reader. This is why both of them are often misunderstood.
"The Gay Science" is also a magnificent literary achievement. This is the book to be read and re-read whenever you have a chance. The aphorisms are very well-suited for that but do not forget that all Nietzsche's writings are just the tip of the iceberg and that full appreciation comes from knowing them all (or most of them, at least).』
(Master of persuasion) 『The explosive, defiant spirit of Nietzsche is engraved in his very own fierce writing. His words are alluring and somewhat dangerous, as the reader will come to feel guilty for recognizing sparks of truth even in his most provocative&offensive ideas . His defiant character makes you shiver from pleasure: here is someone who has no fear of sounding raw and brutal. His ferocity and cynicism will often make you laugh; the painful laugh of realization.』
(Heraclitus comes to the fore-- Im Fluss:Panta rei) 『The best first and/or last step into Friedrich Nietzsche's thought. It reads quickly and gives a fair cross-section of his writings chronologically: just before TSZ, right after his "free spirit" epoch, and Bk. V from around the time of Beyond Good&Evil. Only a shame that a Hollingdale translation is not available in English. And now some buffoonery from yours trulery.
Down Going Limerick
Zarathustra is now down going And so he speaks in rhyme: The madman said, "God is dead. Where is he? Is it we who killed a lie?"
Now I Exhort You to Love What is Most Distant, to Dionysus Against the Crucified.
Burn Your Ships and move to Inland Deserts Onward--To the Great Noontide, For The Twilight of the Idols Approaches, And The Overman's Time is Well Nigh.
At Last Behold the Higher Man-- Whom With Hammer Doth Philosophize: "You yourself are this Will to Power, and nothing else besides!"
Now Completely Drunk With Laugher, And Unafraid to Die The Higher Man Declares: Amor Fati! Finally Dionysus Will Fly!
Thus Spoke Zarathustra in His Down Going Of the Innocence of Becoming from on High. "Together, Apollo and Dionysus unite Against the Crucified."
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
The Sorcerer unpursed his lips laying his flute beside him, and sighed.』
(Brilliant) 『Nietzsche's Die Froliche Wissenschaft may be a great and brilliant book precisely because it is impossible to say exactly what it is about. On the one hand, we are given the Nietzsche who repudiates the assumptions of Christian morality and German Nationalism, as well as the familiar Nietzsche who rejects dogmatism and rationalism, but we are also given an unusual Nietzsche who discusses the tremendous potential of the theoretical and physical sciences. There are also profound discussions on women in the Gay Science which break with his otherwise overt misogyny. Additionally, Nietzsche provides very lucid repudiations of all forms of nihilism (aphorisms which are often overlooked by contemporary commentators who wish to write Nietzsche off as a nihilistic thinker). Nietzsche also introduces a number of his most important philosophical ideas in the Gay Science, namely the notion of ressentiment, slave and master morality, 'God is Dead,' and the eternal recurrence of the same. This is a hugely important opus in the history of modernity, and it is an immensely pleasurable and satisfying read.』
(THE FAVOURITE: JOY THANKS TO LUCIDITY) 『For the admirers of Nietzsche and those who love to read him, "The Gay Science" is somehow their FAVOURITE BOOK. In this work the hughe, great German philosopher and psychologist (honour to whom it deserves!) confronts us with a rather fleet-footed, almost "dancing" way of writing about his eternal themes that never ever have left his thoughts, his way of thinking and his brilliant pen. HERE is a work that is EXTREMELY RICH, OF GREAT VALUE: * For the FIRST TIME he announces the death of God; * For the FIRST TIME his thoughts about eternal rebirth are formulated; * He introduces the reader into his theory of "THE DANGEROUS LIFE": the author even recommends this to his readers (see too: "Thus spake Zarathustra", "Beyond Good And Evil" and his splendid "Antichrist"). At the same time I have to say that this however fabulous work, is a VERY CONTROVERSIAL writing of Nietzsche. At many places in the book he is dealing with - what I will call here "DELICATE THEMES" as there are for example "THE JEW" and "THE WOMAN". Passages where every reader of these days (early 21st century) cannot read those paragraphs without frowning the eyebrows, not to say will be "feeling uncomfortable with".
Now, quite REMARKABLE is that "THIS FAVOURITE" was written in the years 1881-1882, so about the same period the author "created" his "Zarathustra"! Knowing this AND knowing the subjects of Nietzsche, I cannot say elsehow - about the writer as a man as well as about his eternal themes - that right here "we" meet/deal with the greatest of all contrasts in his entire, well-filled life and work. In fact "THE CONTRAST" which cannot be found elsewhere in his oeuvre, is the "HEAVY PROPHETISM" of his "Zarathustra" versus "The Gay Science" of which the character is to be defined "RATHER AIRY, LIGHT-HEARTED AND PLAYFUL". BUT: do NEVER let this contrast be the (false) reason not to read this beautiful "product", ON THE CONTRARY!!! No more, no less it is showing THE REAL GENIUS of the author (there exist/are/were far more less than one would like to think or thinks!). Without any doubt this PHENOMENON OF CONTRAST must be seen, interpreted as the REAL, IMMENSELY GREAT TALENT of Nietzsche: as well concerning the literary point of view as to his INEXHAUSTIVE, UNLIMITED CAPABILITY to play with words and thoughts. JUST AS IF it were the most common thing on earth to do so, while in fact this GENIUS (noblesse oblige!) is playing, juggling with the most difficult items of philosophy, psychology, even theology, in a way ... it can be read by all.
ESPECIALLY HERE, ABOUT "THE GAY SCIENCE", this has to be said all over again - whether one is PRO or CONTRA Nietzsche: the phenomenon of his GENIUS will and can never be denied. It is INTELLECTUAL HONESTY that makes, requires one to consider him that like. The book is AGAIN one of his "creatings" that is very well readable AND that will be re-read. RECOMMENDED FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND REASON, MY WHOLE BEING!』 『Nietzsche called The Gay Science "the most personal of all my books." It was here that he first proclaimed the death of God -- to which a large part of the book is devoted -- and his doctrine of the eternal recurrence.
Walter Kaufmann's commentary, with its many quotations from previously untranslated letters, brings to life Nietzsche as a human being and illuminates his philosophy. The book contains some of Nietzsche's most sustained discussions of art and morality, knowledge and truth, the intellectual conscience and the origin of logic.
Most of the book was written just before Thus Spoke Zarathustra, the last part five years later, after Beyond Good and Evil. We encounter Zarathustra in these pages as well as many of Nietzsche's most interesting philosophical ideas and the largest collection of his own poetry that he himself ever published.
Walter Kaufmann's English versions of Nietzsche represent one of the major translation enterprises of our time. He is the first philosopher to have translated Nietzsche's major works, and never before has a single translator given us so much of Nietzsche.』
price：$4.78
Cleis Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Complete disappointment) 『This collection of short stories is, I'm afraid, a complete disappointment, to put it mildly. With one, lonely exception, the story Friendly Fire by marquesate, the contents of this collection of so called gay military erotica are sloppily written at best and just about unreadable at worst. Ridiculous story lines, purple prose, gratuitous violence and rape that seems mostly unmotivated by plot ... I haven't found a collection of erotica yet, that is quite as unerotic as this.』
(In the Service) 『Mackenzie, Jr., Phillip. "Special Forces: Gay Military Erotica", Cleis Press, 2009.
In the Service
Amos Lassen
There is something about the armed forces that seems to appeal to gay men and it is probably because men live together for extended periods of time. "Special Forces" is a look at men at war and where is a great sense of urgency and tremendous feelings of anger and uncertainty. Here are 15 stories by some of the best erotic writers, some of whom have actually served in the armed forces. Men here face each other and are not afraid to do so, What may begin as tour of duty can possibly end as a love affair and we see men having men in the most dangerous of times and in the most dangerous of places, This is a book that faces reality and does not shy away from the things that men do together. Among the authors included are Jack Fritscher, Jeff Mann, Marquesate, Simon Sheppard and Rob Rosen. If you like good erotica, this is the book for you. 』 『
Wherever a man slides into his BDU's and shoulders an M16, there's another man looking to take both off him— and people who want to read about it. These sexually charged stories show military men in every branch of the service getting down.Special Forcesis set in the heat of battle, public or private, where fear, urgency, and uncertainty lead to unexpected intimacy and release, where anger and terror fuel desire and attraction. The seasoned authors here, some of whom served in the military themselves, do not shy away from the hard realities of the fight, but allow it to heighten the eroticism. The collection includes Jack Fritscher ("Wild Blue Yonder"), T. Hitman ("To the Victors Go the Spoiled"), Simon Sheppard ("Stockholm Syndrome"), Jay Starre ("Between Shots Fire"), and many more.
price：$13.50
Amber Quill Press, LLC
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Loved it!) 『Jamie Craig is someone whose books I automatically buy, knowing that I'll love each one. This is a continuation from one of the Calendar Series novellas, the October month more specifically. The sequel is hot, it was well paced, and I love that we got more time with these characters!』
(A solid romance with well done world-building) 『I stumbled across this book purely by accident, thanks to Amazon's recommendation features. I wasn't looking for it, but when I saw it had werewolves I ordered it. I have previously enjoyed gay romances with werewolves by Kate Steele and others, but the two authors who are Jamie Craig tend to have a sharper edge to their work. Their novella, "February: Mine" is a prime example where vampires take BDSM to a dark place.
This story has the edge I like, but also a strong, sometimes borderline sappy, romance. Darren was an agent for Argenti, an organization that hunts and kills rogue werewolves. Aden is a pack alpha. When the novel opens, they are already a couple. Another reviewer mentioned that this novel is a "sequel" to the novella Calendar Boys--October: Trick Of Silver. I didn't know about that story at all, and I didn't notice anything "missing" from this book so it most definitely stands alone. (However, I enjoyed it so much I intend to get the novella so I can see how Darren and Aden met!) Darren is persona non grata in Argenti these days, but a fellow agent/friend has come to warn him about trouble brewing around Aden's pack. Readers will learn it's being instigated by a former lover of Aden which sets the stage for the plot, but doesn't go into the overused cliché of it causing angst in the relationship.
Though the underlying conspiracy isn't deep, it was very enjoyable because of the world-building done by the authors. Readers are given just enough information about Argenti, pack politics and werewolves in general to make everything seem real. Secondary characters don't get a lot of development, but they aren't just two-dimensional cardboard cut-outs either. Darren isn't accepted among Aden's pack yet because they see him as an enemy that hunted them (which he was) and he's not a wolf. He earns respect in a brutal, exciting fight giving the entire story a mafia feel which I liked. I also really enjoyed Aden and Darren's relationship. Though Aden is the typical alpha male (pun intended!) and wants to protect his mate, he also respects Darren and sees him as an equal partner. Their banter is lively and fun, though the use of endearments like "gorgeous" gets a little annoying after a while. Both characters are likeable, and I found myself rooting for them.
The sex was frequent, explicit and interesting. Aden and Darren are just starting to play with some BDSM elements, though this is far from a standard BDSM story, and it shakes it up. Also, the authors throw some tender, and intense scenes at the end when they reveal just how much Aden loves Darren and see him as a true equal (and not just a bottom!) Overall, and excellent book that I hope becomes a series. I'd love to see other characters in this world get their own stories.
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(Another Winner from Jamie Craig) 『WOW - what a great book. This story actually picks up where Calendar Boys-October left off; but it stands on its own if you haven't read the other book. The characters are wonderful, the fight scenes are terrific and the sex - well it's the writing team of Jamie Craig - what do you think?!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and highly recommend it.』
(yuch) 『I read something else by this author that I enjoyed, so jumped into this one. Very corny, predictable and boring.』 『(Gay / Dark Fantasy / Werewolf / BDSM / Exhibitionism / Public Places) Darren Sumner spent fifteen years hunting werewolves, a member of the elite organization Argenti. But one night of betrayal sent him from his Argenti family to the arms of werewolf Aden Richter--one of the most powerful Alphas in Washington D.C. Neither can deny their passion or their hunger for the other, but as Darren tries to find his place in this new world, he wonders whether desire can be enough. Rumors of an upcoming power struggle between the packs bring the question of Darren's role to the forefront. Is he Aden's partner and a leader of the pack? Or is he nothing more than Aden's lover, placed outside his family? Darren struggles to prove himself as the tensions between the packs mount and Aden's ex-lover puts a plan of vengeance into action.』
price：$5.44
Plume
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Thoughtful and further study is needed) 『I consider myself a Christian and also a homosexual. For me I have chosen celibacy until God decides otherwise. I know in the deepest parts of my heart that I'm a homosexual male which was at one time not the easiest thing to admit. I've known since about the age of 9. I loved a woman and probably still do, but it would be wrong of me to pursue her in any romantic fashion, even though I would give up everything for her even after these many years, because one day I would have to choose between who I am at my inner self and her. I love her too much to put her in that position and potentially cause her great pain. I'm sure that what I'm writing here is not a unique story. Many men and women struggle with their faith and their sexual orientation. Partly due to this I went through a phase of extreme homophobia. Not a proud moment of my life that I like to reflect upon, but it is the truth. Many people were injured by my behavior. Even comments can bring about great distress.
So after all this personal sharing where does this leave us? We as human beings need to encourage more studies on human sexuality. For far too long we as a species have denied study of our behaviors and we have all lost something for this. I can turn on PBS and watch, in great detail, the mating habits of almost any particular animals, but when human sexuality is portrayed in the same documentary form the labeling is quite different.
If we as a species are to continue we must closely examine all parts of ourselves even those parts we dislike the most. When it comes to the Christian faith arguments can be made on either side of the table regarding whether or not homosexuality is a sin especially when we begin to examine the Bible closer to it's original texts. Whenever a document is translated from one language to another there is always something lost. Anyone who studies French understands that there are "French" concepts that English quite can't describe. This is also true of the English language.
Whatever side of the argument you're on I encourage each side to keep reading, keep researching. Don't stop. Keep questioning your position. This book is one of the many steps in that process. I continue to challenge myself in pursuit of the truth no matter where that leads me.
Above all else we must remember our primary task as Christians. Share the story of salvation with everyone who will listen. This means we must also share the story not only with homosexuals, but with all "those" people on the margins of society and those mainstream. 』
(you will largely get out of it what you wanted to when you were coming into it.) 『This is Mel White's autobiography. Mel White is an individual who grew up in a fundamentalist christian evangelical right wing home who was class president of his high school, emceed at youth for christ rallies, thought that prom was for pagans, and didn't sip a beer until his thirties. He played an integral role in the rise of the religious right, ghost-writing books for Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, and Billy Grahm. He made all sorts of films too, and was very successful and well known. But there was one problem, he was Gay. This is Mel's story of growing up a christian in america, and being gay. It is a telling struggle of one individual's attempt to reconcile himself to the teachings of his church and a growing movement in America. Much of the story had my eyes watering and my heart strained to feel the extreme struggle that this man had in his life, and even going through 25 years of shock therapy and psychological counseling. Married, with children, he could no longer handle the stress, strains, loniless, despair, and emptiness of being in the closet and longing for affection from a man. I was ultimately disappointed by the book, but only because it was not what I expected it to be. I can hardly fault the story of the author's life for not providing an insight that I was hoping for. Gay or Straight, Christian or not, this story of this man's life will challenge you.
My reservations with the book.
(a) In being upset about the way that what he calls the "radical right" of Falwell demonized homosexuals for the purpose of "raising money", White does a pretty good job at demonizing this radical right himself, especially towards the end of the book. Nobody likes being misrepresented, and the powerful evangelical leaders misrepresent the homosexual "agenda" at the expense of real people. Unfortunately, some of his exhortations grossly misrepresented the "radical religious right" as well.
(b) That leads me here. If the book focused more on his own life like much of it did early on it would have been excellent. But I think Mel ignored much of what he knew growing up in the midst of the religous right in order to portray their beliefs a certain way. He cited two obscure passages from the Old Testament, one about "spilling your seed" and the other about sodom and Gomorrah as the scriptures that the right uses to say that masterbation and homosexuality are evil. He explains these away and then seems to think he has settled all the questions about these issues regarding scripture as if they were the only ones. It was disappointing to have "Six other little passages" written off completely in the book as ones misrepresented just like "sodom and gomorrah". Had he either avoided dabbling in scripture altogether, or addressed ones that are more relevant and less easily straw manned, he would have been more effective in this sense. He set up two easy verses which could be torn down, and then proceeded to assert many things with in the remainder of the book. Being that White is a skilled writer and frequent ghost-author, he would be a master of tailoring his works, ideas, and arguments to a particular intended audience. It seems apparent that this was written for the gay lobby or the theological left to help advance their position; and not necessarily win over a skeptic. This is acceptable since those details may have been peripheral to his life story, as an autobiography, but since it was also written as an indictment of the religious right ... it would be more satisfying to address these reservations more fully.
In conclusion, I think that with this book, you will largely get out of it what you wanted to when you were coming into it:
A) If you hate christians and "homophobes" then this book was a silver bullet. B) If you are a "Bible-believing Christian" then this was a challenging story that made you think about a few things, but it would probably do nothing to convince you to change your views. " The Bible is the Bible." Mel White struggled to reconcile these things, but ultimately he couldn't. You would accuse him of "walking away from his faith" to "do what was right in his own eyes". C) If you are struggling to reconcile your homosexuality and your Christianity, it probably didn't do much for you. It would be a wild story, but not one that answers the tougher questions that you might struggle with.
Honesty is good. This book did a lot to inject some perspective into the discussion of homosexuality within the church, but it left a lot unanswered. That is why this "debate" still remains. Read it anyway if you are interested in this aspect of Christian thinking. 』
(Very well written) 『Dr. Mel White is an excellent writer. You feel along with him, his guilt, depression, etc. of being gay&Christian (I am neither). I read it because I wanted to find out what he went through. I can very strongly agree that a fundamentalist upbringing is very harmful to a child; I still bear the emotional scars of having been raised that way. Dr. White found joyous Christianity, the kind that produced and was practiced by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his wife, Coretta Scott King; so Dr. White remained a Christian. If I had encountered that version of Christianity, I probably would have stayed a Christian. However, because of the severity and negative religion in which I was raised, I have completely rejected all aspects of Christianity.
In all, I recommend this book, especially for those who are/were fundamentalists and gay. But even if you're not any of those, read the book to see how Dr. White struggled very hard&tried different methods over a number of years to be "cured" of homosexuality, only to finally realize that one's sexual orientation is hard wired into our brains. A person can no more be "cured" of being gay, than they can be "cured" of being left-handed, or "cured" of having hazel eyes.
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(A true blessing) 『This book is a true blessing. It is told in a very straight forward way and makes no apologies for being so open and honest. Thank you, Mel, for such a beautifully written book that speaks so clearly about God's love for all of His children.』
(This is one of those books that makes a difference in your life.) 『This book is a must-read to anyone in the evangelical church that continues to struggle with homosexuality. I think it would be helpful to straight people (especially in church) who are trying to understand a loved one who is gay. I wish I'd found it earlier in my life.』 『As seen on 60 Minutes. Until Christmas Eve 1991, Mel White was regarded by the leaders of the religious right as one of their most talented and productive supporters. He penned speeches for Ollie North, was a ghostwriter for Jerry Falwell, worked with Jim Bakker. What they didn't know is that Mel White--evangelical minister, committed Christian, family man--is gay. In this book, White details his twenty-five years of being counseled, exorcised, electric-shocked, prayed for, and nearly driven to suicide because his church said homosexuality was wrong. His salvation--to be openly gay and Christian--is much more than a unique coming-out story.
"Fascinating... harrowing... a remarkable and important story." --Dallas Morning News』
price：$23.99
Adamant Media Corporation
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Don't Buy This Edition) 『This edition was described as the entire book "Phineas Finn". It is not. It begins on page 335. I wouldn't trust anything from this publisher.』
(Become a Trollopian and curl up with Phineas Finn the second novel in the Palliser politcal novels by Anthony Trollope) 『Anthony Trollope (1815-82)wrote two famous series during his long career of a novelist in which he wrote over 50 long Victorian novels. Phineas Finn is the second novel in the Palliser series of political novels. The other hefty three-decker novels in this series include: Can You Forgive Her?; The Eustace Diamonds; Phineas Redux; The Prime Minister and The Duke's Children. Phineas Finn is one of the best books in the series. It deals with the parliamentary career and loves of handsome Phineas Finn an Irishmen who becomes elected to the British parliament at the young age of 25. This is a good novel to learn how politics was played by skilled players in the Victorian age. Trollope wanted to be elected to parliament but was defeated in his one bid for office. His Palliser series is popular even today with politicians such as former British Prime Minister John Major. Some readers will find the political chapters boring. The best part of the book is the examination of Finn's romantic entanglements. There are four women characters of importance: 1. Mary Flood Jones-The Irish lass smitten with the dashing and amiable Finn who waits for him during his five year tenure in the halls of Westminster. She is a virgin, lovely and a good friend of Phineas' sister Barbara. Mary comes across as naive and no match in the mental department for such erudite and worldy ladies as Laura Kennedy and Marie Goesler. 2. Lady Laura Standish Kennedy-One of Trollope's most well drawn and complicated women. Laura loves Phineas but rejects him due to her family's need for money. She weds Frank Kennedy who is colder than an Artic cucumber and as stiff as a board. She later divorces Kennedy and flees to Dresden. Laura supports Finn in his political career carrying a torch for the Irish lad throughout the book's many pages. 3. Violet Effingham is loved by Lord Chilton the brother of Laura Kennedy. Chilton is a man with a tawdry past of gambling, drinking and carousing. Violet is attracted to him as well as Phineas. The two men fight a duel over her love. Whom will she choose? 4. Madame Max Goesler is an Austrian widow who is wealthy and wise. She counsels Phineas on his life and career while also being madly in love with him. Trollope loved his heroines and relishes the dark beauty of this Austrian lady. Who will Finn marry? What will be his fate in politics? Many of these questions are answered in this 700 tome while others are not resolved until Phineas Redux in which Finn returns from Ireland to resume his political career in London. Phineas Finn published in 1868 is worth rereading and will provide countless hours of entertainment and wisdom for diligently patient readers.
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(Didn't arrive.) 『I notified the seller and he issued a credit. Probably got lost in the mail.』
(Phineas Quam Primum) 『This is one of Trollope's more politically minded novels, but one that's no less enthralling for that focus. As others have noted, it revolves around the rapid ascendency of Phineas Finn, an Irish country doctor's son whose life is transformed when he wins a seat in Parliament. How Phineas deals with his sudden change in circumstances (or doesn't quite), and whether or not his moral fiber will begin to unravel accounts for the bulk of the story. Some wonderful new characters are introduced, including Madame Max Goesler, a charming widow of dubious provenance, and the Kennedys, a rather passionate, unbalanced couple with distinctly different opinions of our hero. It's all presented with tremendous style, humor and insight (this is Trollope, after all), and makes for delightful reading. Most importantly, it's a set-up for "Phineas Redux," which is, in my opinion, one of the greatest literary entertainments ever produced. So, by all means, dig in. If you haven't read Trollope before, this is the perfect place to start; if you have, and enjoy his writing, you won't be disappointed.』
(Great romance) 『If I were going to be stranded on a desert island with only one novel to read for the next 50 years, this would be the one I'd want. The world picture it paints is finely detailed and entirely believable; and taken together with Phineas Redux it comprises the most nuanced exercise in character development I've ever seen in English fiction.
Trollope's London is thickly populated with memorable characters, but two women stand out in particular: Lady Laura Standish and Marie Max Goesler. Both are gifted, charming, and in love with the eponymous hero -- a handsome (but poor and socially inconsequential) Irish barrister who finds himself swept up into the world of parliamentary politics.
Without giving away too much, Lady Laura becomes a kind of study thwarted passion. She is riveting; a sad, tragic figure but one the reader never stops caring about. Trollope considered her to be the best character in the novel, and one of his finest literary achievements. Phineas proposes marriage to Lady Laura, and she rejects him, pledging herself instead to a rich man she does not love. This rejection happens quite early in Phineas Finn, but it haunts the characters through both Phineas novels like original sin and propels the entire plot.
About Madame Max I feel I can't safely say too much without spoiling everything, but she is, to my mind, utterly captivating and the actual best character in the books. The scene in which she seduces the Old Duke by allowing him to catch a glimpse of her perfectly turned ankle is the best written seduction scene I've ever had the pleasure to read anywhere. One doesn't usually think of Trollope as a steamy sort of writer, but this is certainly very very erotic stuff.
Another reviewer states that many feel the conclusion of Phineas Finn to be rather weak. Perhaps. But Trollope says that Phineas Finn and Phineas Redux should be understood to comprise but a single narrative. I suspect that many readers who've had the patience to read through both novels will agree with me in stating that the conclusion to the latter novel is probably the most gratifying they have ever read, but it wouldn't be so had the first novel ended in any other way.』 『The second of Trollope's Palliser novels tells of the career of a hot-blooded middle-class politician whose sexual energies bring him much success with women.』
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