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by Viet Dinh (Goodreads Author)

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The character Andy reflects on sex with men who make the event into a display of their dominance. The narrator says: "Sometimes he doesn't get the whole gay thing. Well, he gets it, but doesn't get it." What's being said in the final word here? Andy "gets" (understands) a certain gay experience, but can't identify what "it" (the experience) is? Or the experience doesn't bring him to "it" (fulfillment)?

Colby Ted hasn't found himself yet. Isn't comfy in his own skin. Hasnt found his calling. Maybe a bit of depression?? Sensitive soul. Questions everything. …moreTed hasn't found himself yet. Isn't comfy in his own skin. Hasnt found his calling. Maybe a bit of depression?? Sensitive soul. Questions everything. Would like a loved companion but hasn't been able to give himself totally - that's why the relationships don't last. The author did a good job of unveiling his personality. And the research to go into this book - incredible. We see a totally different world of damage, danger and giving. Wow!(less)

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Sam Bradley It's a preorder on Amazon and not available until Sept 13th. The rating probably came from someone asked to do a review.…moreIt's a preorder on Amazon and not available until Sept 13th. The rating probably came from someone asked to do a review.(less)

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