Mr.Clive and Mr.Page (Five star) |
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 | I've just closed the book and am completely blown away.
It's probably not for everyone, because it's written in first person; is interspersed with (relevant) articles and news clippings; is written in a realistic diary-style; has a very campy-fussy-gay-man-tone and rambles quite extensively. But for my money it's one of the best books I've read.
For a start it emphasises the very real fear that gay men were feeling in late 50's England. Compare and contrast this with Isherwood's bohemian gay life of A Single Man and you will appreciate the difference of Californian sun to the cold austere post-war severity and class-conciousness.
You'd think that - as the Labouchère amendment had been in place for 70 years - that the gay community (such as it was) would be a little more confident but for those who didn't already know that was not the case, this book shines a light on the constant fear of discovery.
Mr Page is a wonderful character; from his first words "I've got the gas on, Lovely, ... read more.
Written by Neil Bartlett.
Published 01 June 1998.
Published by Serpent's Tail.
rrp £5.99.
207 pages Paperback.
ISBN: 1852425873
ISBN-13: 9781852425876 | |
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