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Title: Good writing, bleak novel
Review: While I can see the talent in the author, I can't help seeing this as a prime example of "gay ghetto" writing. The subject matter is anonymous sex-and believe me, there is plenty of it in this book. Maybe older gay men might be able to find something or someone in here to relate to but I couldn't. I grew up with the AIDS epidemic and found this book scary and very depressing. I didn't like any of the characters but it did educate me about the low life type of people out there. I read this but could have spent my time better doing something more cheerful.
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