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Title: A truly absorbing read
Review: Well, I have to admit-- I loved this book. I've been an MZB fan for years, but recently have read her work out of nostalgia more than anything else. I came across this book totally by chance, and was amazed that I'd never heard of it (having read everything else she's ever written). It reminded me why I have always liked MZB, despite her sometimes awkward or inconsistent writing style-- she creates such memorable characters, ones that seem to linger in the mind long after the book is finished. I have to admit that I think this is probably a book about gay men written for women, but I thought she handled the kinds of negotiations and compromise necessary during the Cold War era convincingly and with empathy. I think this would be an especially good book for teens to read-- if you can't empathize with these guys, you're not human.
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