"Modest, gem-like, and oddly affecting, the sixteen quite short
stories of Full Frontal present intimate moments of one gay man's
not untypical life in the late twentieth century. And, like a
bracelet or necklace of quirky, individual charms, they ultimately
add up to the kind of surprising cumulative effect one usually only
gets from knowing someone well for a long time."
-Felice Picano
It is August of 1957, and Tim Halladay, a caddie at the Long
Shore Country Club, is looking forward to beginning eighth grade at
Assumption School. Tim and his best friend and fellow caddie,
Jimmy, are oblivious to the fact that they are slowly transforming
into young men with secret desires.
As Tim embarks on a journey of emotional and sexual development,
he approaches the world around him with a "full frontal" attitude
that allows him to somehow not only survive but thrive, beginning
with his first gay experiences as a shy teenager in suburban
Connecticut and moving through his escapades at a Virginia army
base, the Hotel Manhattan, the Museum of Modern Art, the Polo
Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, and lavish suites at various
upscale hotels and resorts. As Tim moves from one encounter to the
next, he gradually transforms, moving toward a future as a rising
star.
"Full Frontal" shares an intriguing glimpse into the life of a
gay man, as told through his eclectic relationships as he
eventually discovers that true happiness is all about give and
take.
General
Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2012 |
First published: |
November 2012 |
Authors: |
Tom Baker
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
117 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4759-5827-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
1-4759-5827-7 |
Barcode: |
9781475958270 |
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