Hornito: My Lie Life

Rating:
Summary: Pretty darn close to "dreadful"
Review: When we're young, we all think that the experiences we're experiencing and the feelings we're feeling have never been experienced or felt before. Of course, we're wrong. But that hasn't stopped this young author from adding to the extensive catalog of young-gay-man-from-the-burbs novels.

Apparently, other readers hereabouts think that the author is as clever as he obviously thinks he is. Wish I could agree, but I can't.

Perhaps if you're 25, this book is a blast. Somewhat beyond that age, I found it immediately overfamiliar and wearying, and far too (would-be) clever for its own good.

Rating:
Summary: An interesting, occasionally hilarious read
Review: While it certainly isn't the great American novel, Hornito provides an interesting way for gay male readers to pass the time. I'm a huge fan of David Sedaris, but only occasionally did Hornito draw me in like Sedaris does. A few hearty belly laughs, a handful of smiles...