From Blue to Black

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Summary: Enthralled
Review: Joel Lane, you have amazed me. From the moment I began reading this rare tale of strange love, emotional corruption, and rock music, the prose seemed to find its way into my thoughts during my non-reading moments. This is one of those books that takes you fully through the gamut of every feeling and reaction the human psyche can conceive. The title serves as an excellent overview, those who have read may agree; from a blue sadness, to a black endlessness. I don't care whether you are gay, straight, goth, whatever: there is something in here that will find ways to pleasantly haunt you long after you finish the last page.

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Summary: From start to finish.
Review: This book had me wrapped up from the very beginning. The characters were colorful and three dimensional, while still being realistic. The knowledge and factoids about the bands and music scene mentioned were impeccable and drew in an eerie sense of realism. Even when I wasn't reading this book I was thinking about it. The story is hauntingly beautiful without being over the top or garish. Throw in some tears and you've got a great relaxing read. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to you to read.

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Summary: I guess I just don't get it...
Review: This writing was all flat, and Lane likes to shock the reader with his overt descriptions of gay sexuality. I guess I missed something pretty fundamental - because I didn't find it unputdownable ...