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Wonderfully written, lovely literary quotes, good mystery, scenes in the courtroom like out of a gripping movie, the touching relationship with Henry's former lover Josh as he is dying of AIDS, the discussion being in the closet versus being out dealt without preachiness: because of all of this you should read this book even though you can suspect beforehand that the quote by W.B. Yeats from the title is quite literal.
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Apr 01, 2010
Ami
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Henry Rios tries to reveal the crime in which his friend, Chris Chandler, a Supreme Court Judge, was found murdered. Chris was a closeted homosexual and the night that he was murdered, Chris's boyfriend came to Henry for help. On the other hand, Henry must deal with the last days of Josh, his lover who suffered from AIDS, after seven years.
Why do I bring myself to hearbreak like this *sob*. I know that this novel will be the "saddest" among all of the novels. But it is still very good. Michael ...more
Why do I bring myself to hearbreak like this *sob*. I know that this novel will be the "saddest" among all of the novels. But it is still very good. Michael ...more

Another strong story, complex characters, and it goes without saying that Henry Rios is my hero. Just an amazing read.

Tissue, please... so sad.

May 30, 2011
Bellis
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Jun 16, 2011
Shanna
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