Customer Reviews
Extremely funny and likeable - By: A. Butterfield, 17 Aug 2007 
I remember being reallly sad to hear that David Feinberg died so young without completing his ambition to write, was was it? Five books, I think he says at some point in his more autobiographical book. A sad loss.
I think he's one of the most naturallly gifted writers of the (1980s AIDS) period, & besides being hilarious, his books are enormously intelligent, likeable, human, & warm.
In this one he creates a superb cast of characters & their adventures (and what they say & the way they say it) will have you laughing out loud.
I don't suppose these books will be around forever, so get it fast while you can. There are two more to get & I'm pretty sure after reading this that you'll want to read those too.
Funny, Sad, Humane......All Emotions Were Around In 86! - By: , 28 Jan 2002 
I came across this novel whilst doing an English Literature elective at University, & wound up reading it in one long sitting. It's a true 'crossover' title in that both gay & straight readers will be able to relate to the central character's problems with finding a regular partner in an urban metropolis, yet it also points out that statisticallly it is much harder to find a regular partner if you are gay.
However, the novel also shows that casual sex - at least in the early 80s - was much easier to come by for gay men, & this leads to a series of often amusing passage in which our hero, BJ, picks up a variety of casual partners, sometimes forming lasting friendships & sometimes being ultimately hurt & rejected.
The later sections - in which the AIDS epidemic is given a name & begins to spread - are often harrowing & less easy to read, but carry great impact. Add a neurotic sense of humor & characters who you do not want to see go, & you have a terrific celebration of the ups & downs of life.
