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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Quite wonderful, The Story of the Night I have never written a review before , so perhaps the fact I have made the effort says all there is to be said.
Like for others who have read this book, it was almost impossible to put down, and I read it in a day. The narrative is so honest and fresh , so unpretentious . I shall keep my copy safely. I don't think I will ever be able to forget this book ( not a bad thing ! )It was like getting up after an incredible film and feeling affected by it , not being able to get it out of your mind. !!
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TOP MARKS! I really don't know what I can add in review of this book, which hasn't already been said by the other reviewers - I was caught up in this wonderful novel from the outset, feeling somehow that the character of Richard got inside my head and I needed to - simply must - find out where he was going. The story sweeps along through the Falklands war and the economic fallout which effected Argentina, through the changing 80's and ultimately leads to loss, as HIV & AIDS comes to the fore of the gay... more info
Re: Colm Toibin's The Story of the Night. I finished this book yesterday, and have found myself thinking about it throughout today, especially the ending. The characterisation is excellent and the characters are so real and human. I found it was a book that I didn't want to put down, and couldn't wait to return to. I can't remember the last time a book has had such a profound impact on me. The writing style grips the reader and one becomes absorbed in the story. I have never read any of the authors other work but will now, though they have a lot to... more info
Wolverhampton Libraries LGBT Reading Group Review Richard/Ricardo discovers his identity at a time of great unrest in Argentina during the reign of the Generals and the Falklands war and before the AIDS crisis. Following the death of his staunchly patriotic English mother, Richard finds himself alone and finding solace with men he encounters on streets and in saunas. After quitting his job as an English teacher, his Anglo-Argentinean language skills come in useful as he is introduced into the world of Americans, politics, business men and corruption.... more info
