The Story of the Night: A Novel
2 journalers for this copy...
Purchased at Daedalus Books in Columbia, Maryland.
I am now reading another copy of this same book. When I find this copy, I need to give it away. It's an extra!
This is copy #1 of 2 of the same books.
This is copy #1 of 2 of the same books.
I just read another copy of this same book. This is what I have to say about it...
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This novel is amazingly compulsive reading. It stared out slow for me as I tried to work my way around the theme of governmental instability in Argentina. Though the author is native Irish, the setting of this book is Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was thrown off somewhat since the book I previously read by this same author was Brooklyn, the story of an Irish immigrant to the United States. The protagonist of this book was Argentinian, the only son of a British mother and an Argentinian father.
The protagonist, a closeted gay man named Richard, finds a new job as translator for an American couple whose task it is to promote democratic ideals, foster a good Argentina-United States relationship, and promote the idea of privatization of the oil industry in Argentina. This sub-plot had me bogged down for a while, but I'd advise skimming over that somewhat because the true beauty of this book is its tight narrative and the psychological make-up of a gay man. Richard's story seems very personal and true-to-life. In fact, I then had to go back to see if the author is gay. He is openly so.
I like the way this novel goes into Richard's need to hide his homosexuality, how he chooses to whom to disclose this fact, and how he deals with a culture in which AIDS threatens those members of his own gay community.
This novel is brilliant. It makes me want to read even more writing by this talented author.
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This novel is amazingly compulsive reading. It stared out slow for me as I tried to work my way around the theme of governmental instability in Argentina. Though the author is native Irish, the setting of this book is Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was thrown off somewhat since the book I previously read by this same author was Brooklyn, the story of an Irish immigrant to the United States. The protagonist of this book was Argentinian, the only son of a British mother and an Argentinian father.
The protagonist, a closeted gay man named Richard, finds a new job as translator for an American couple whose task it is to promote democratic ideals, foster a good Argentina-United States relationship, and promote the idea of privatization of the oil industry in Argentina. This sub-plot had me bogged down for a while, but I'd advise skimming over that somewhat because the true beauty of this book is its tight narrative and the psychological make-up of a gay man. Richard's story seems very personal and true-to-life. In fact, I then had to go back to see if the author is gay. He is openly so.
I like the way this novel goes into Richard's need to hide his homosexuality, how he chooses to whom to disclose this fact, and how he deals with a culture in which AIDS threatens those members of his own gay community.
This novel is brilliant. It makes me want to read even more writing by this talented author.
Journal Entry 4 by SqueakyChu at LFL - Vandegrift Ave (5811) (#7720) in Rockville, Maryland USA on Thursday, October 6, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (10/9/2016 UTC) at LFL - Vandegrift Ave (5811) (#7720) in Rockville, Maryland USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I'm releasing this book for the following BookCrossing challenge:
*** The 2016 Tick Tock Release Challenge hosted by DragonGoddess. This book has the word NIGHT in the title.
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Happy reading!
*** The 2016 Tick Tock Release Challenge hosted by DragonGoddess. This book has the word NIGHT in the title.
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Happy reading!
I selected this book from the Little Free Library of Twinbrook (#7720) to travel elsewhere...
Journal Entry 6 by SqueakyChu at BC-DC Meetup in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, etc, Virginia USA on Monday, December 5, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (12/11/2016 UTC) at BC-DC Meetup in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, etc, Virginia USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I'm releasing this book for the book buffet at the Annual Holiday BookCrossing party at the home of authorauthor.
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I'm releasing this book for the following BookCrossing challenge:
*** The What's in a Name Release Challenge December 2016 hosted by DragonGoddess . This book has the name TORY in the title.
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Hello and welcome to BookCrossing...where we make the whole world our library!
Please make a journal entry so we know this book was found. You may now join BookCrossing (free!) to follow this book's travels. It's so much fun. Your information will not be shared or sold. As you join, consider listing SqueakyChu (or any other journaler) as your referring person.
This book is now yours to keep or share with someone else. Take your time to read this book. Afterward, make a journal entry to record your thoughts about it. If you release it, kindly make a release note to let me know where it is traveling. Thank you so much.
Happy reading!
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I'm releasing this book for the following BookCrossing challenge:
*** The What's in a Name Release Challenge December 2016 hosted by DragonGoddess . This book has the name TORY in the title.
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Hello and welcome to BookCrossing...where we make the whole world our library!
Please make a journal entry so we know this book was found. You may now join BookCrossing (free!) to follow this book's travels. It's so much fun. Your information will not be shared or sold. As you join, consider listing SqueakyChu (or any other journaler) as your referring person.
This book is now yours to keep or share with someone else. Take your time to read this book. Afterward, make a journal entry to record your thoughts about it. If you release it, kindly make a release note to let me know where it is traveling. Thank you so much.
Happy reading!
Picked up at the local BookCrossing group gathering for the Holiday. I look forward to reading it. I do enjoy the author.