I’ve had this book sitting on my night stand for 2 months. I’ve been reading it slowly, just a few pages a night. Last night I finally sat down and finished it. It’s not that I wasn’t enjoying it. I’ve just had other things to do besides making time to enjoy a book. I’m glad I finished it because it’s actually a pretty good book. The main character who tells the story is very similar to me. He’s a teacher. He pains after the love of his life. And he deals with his friends problems more then his own until a time comes when they come through for him. You follow the story of a bunch of friends who make a deal to find love before the end of the year. Throughout the year you read about their dates and all the things that go on in their lives. The ending is a little predictable and comes on a little fast. It actually tightens things up just right though. I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys gay romantic comedy type stories. It’s not the read of your life but I think you’d enjoy it. I’ll be checking out a few of his other books.
Next up is Magical Thinking by Augusten Burroughs. I’ve read his 3 previous books and loved them all. I’ve been waiting for this one to come out for awhile. I got it while in the middle of reading the last book but decided to finish that one before jumping into this one. I’ve tried reading multiple books at the same time but it just doesn’t work for me. I’m really looking forward to this book because when I was reading Dry and Running With Scissors I was dating Shawn. He and I were reading the books at the same time and had some great discussions about the books. Reading this one will bring back some nice memories even if we aren’t together or even speaking anymore. Anyway, I really like the way Burroughs rights and completely enjoy his stories. I know I’ll enjoy this book as well and wait with anticipation for his next.
From the publisher:
A contest of wills with a deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. A different kind of “roof work.” Dating an undertaker who drives a mini-van. This is the fabric of Augusten Burroughs’s life: a collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal yet unabashedly intimate, stories that shine a flashlight into both dark and hilarious places.