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Summary: Murphy's Law
Review: I think the title of this book should be Murphy's Law. I enjoy fast easy enjoyable reads just as much as the next guy, but this book made me roll my eyes with every chapter. Whatever could go wrong, does go wrong. This book was just exasperating to read because it was so out there and unbelievable. I was frustrated so much at times that I just put it away.I didn't care about the main characters because one was distant and the other was whiney. I liked the supporting characters more than the main characters, but even they were rather empty. It wasn't an unbearable read, but I would definitely not recommend this when there are so many other great stories out there (Tales of the City series and Boyfriend Material).
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Summary: Finally: Good Fun Gay Fiction
Review: I've been waiting a long time for a book like this: well-written, fun, unapologetically gay fiction. I can't recommend it highly enough. Byrnes has created a batch of well-developed characters (even the stereotypical "Mafia Princess" leaps off the page) and set them loose in New York City with wonderfully manic results. Part of my wants a sequel; the other part of me wants to leave this romantic comedy just as it is. And all of me wants another novel from Rob Byrnes.
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Summary: I'm Glad We Met
Review: Not since I read the Tales of the City series by Armistead Maupin has a work of gay fiction brought me the entertainment that The Night We Met by Rob Byrnes did. His vivid characters jumped out of the book and for a short time became part of the world around me. The storyline was outlandish, but not unbelievable.
The setting of this book is in New York City and the main character, Andrew, is an author and works for a publishing company. His boss talks him into going to the grand opening of a new gay bar that is having an exclusive party on Halloween dressed in drag. While searching for the bathroom, Andrew stumbles upon the back office of the bar where he meets Frank, the son of the underboss of the New York Mafia. They share a dance in the hallway back to the bar and then we are off to the races.
Although I have never dated or fallen in love with someone with any type of mob connection, that seems to be one of the few things I could not relate to. Frank, has never been in a relationship with a man. In fact, he believes that Andrew is a woman. Andrew is nursing hurt feelings of being left by his partner of seven years for a much younger man. There is that spark between Frank and Andrew that we all have felt, that instant attraction (not just the physical one).
With the different events that happen within the book, the police, FBI, and the mob are all out to get Andrew. His friends are constantly giving him advice, most of which is something he should have listened to, but never does. He is a true romantic at heart and follows it where it takes him. The author has done such a good job capturing those feelings that I found myself caught up many times in them.
Andrew is so similar to many of us, caught up in situations that we are unable to walk away from because it hurts us deep down to the core of our being, that true feeling you get from being in love. In his attempt to make it through all of this, he opens up and tells his story to total strangers, sometimes when he shouldn't. Digging his hole deeper and deeper. How many times have I found myself doing that same thing?
For many years, I myself have wanted to live in New York, okay, all my life, and the thought of being the and having my books published is even more of a fantasy. The relationship that develops between Andrew and Frank is one that makes you yearn for those early days in a relationship where things are so fresh and new. The passion that they both have for each other is erotic, but pure in heart. It is that unbridled passion we dream of.
This book keeps you constantly guessing at what is going to happen next. Will Andrew's life continue to get even worse than it already is or will things finally turn around? For Andrew and Frank, they face an uphill battle from the very beginning. Hilariously getting caught in the act several times, none which prove to be a good situation.
I can honestly say that I believe that this is one of the best pieces of gay fiction that I have read, fiction for that matter. The blending of comedy, romance and suspense make this a wonderful book. The writing style keeps your interest going at all times. I found myself unable to put the book down, instead having to continue reading to find out what happens next. Like all good works of suspenseful fiction, you do not know until the very end what happens, and how life turns out for Andrew and Frank, independently and as a couple. This is a love story of love stories. I highly recommend this book. Thank you Mr. Byrnes for bringing this great novel to life.
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Summary: Great FIction....What about the movie
Review: Really loved this book. It's not going to win any major prizes, but it's one of the most fun books to read I have read in a while. When I was reading it, I thought that this book would transfer to the medium of film quite well. The book is very funny, heartfelt, and very romantic!! Being a hopeless romantic, I just loved the ending!! Be warned, you might need a hanky at the end.....
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Summary: Great FIction....What about the movie
Review: Really loved this book. It's not going to win any major prizes, but it's one of the most fun books to read I have read in a while. When I was reading it, I thought that this book would transfer to the medium of film quite well. The book is very funny, heartfelt, and very romantic!! Being a hopeless romantic, I just loved the ending!! Be warned, you might need a hanky at the end.....
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Summary: Entertaining and enlightening!
Review: This book is a delightful romp filled with hilarious scenes spiked with witty remarks. Andrew is an endearing character. The reader is easily caught up in his colourful adventurous life as he stubbornly clings to his romantic ideas. Needless to say, love wins as Andrew finally gets his man despite all odds and complications, which is what an entertaining story should be all about. Andrew's friends, David and Dennis, are delightful characters adding spice to a wonderful piece of entertainment. Can't wait for Byrnes next endeavour.
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Summary: Campy, twisting FUN
Review: This is a good one; once you get a few chapters into the book; you will not want to put it down; gripping, campy; fun.. Light reading for the community.. well worth the time!!
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