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5.0 out of 5 stars Like People in History, Nov 7 2009

By	Luigi Desantis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book years ago and last summer while in fire island for the first time I thought of it again and had to buy it. I think it is a fantastic read. The characters are so real and the way Felice Picano meshes the events of their lives with the important historical events throughout the novel is fantastic. I highly recomend this book to all.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Despite a few inaccuracies, a pretty good read, Jan 20 2007

By	John Mundy (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

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I've been reading Felice Picano's work for about fifteen years, and this ranks among his best in terms of concept. His writing is colorful and engaging, and one feels empathy with his characters-- even at those times they veer into caricature. There are a few anachronisms, both in behavior and pop culture reference (Joni Mitchell did not play Woodstock!), but it was fun to relive those heady days before the patriarchy pulled the rug out from under our youthful idealism. The Fire Island scenes are spot on.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, Nov 8 2003

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I read this book right after it came out and fell in love with it. So much so, that I purchased several copies and mailed them to my friends as XMas gifts. While some topical devices are incorrect, this is a great read. When Matt died, I really cried. Allister is the typical bitchy queen one sees so often and Roger seems to be an observer more than a participant in many of the novel's adventures. All in all a great read and one worth making into a film.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A slice of our history
As a 20-something, I find it fascinating to read or hear about the lives of gay men during the last century. Read more

Published on Nov 20 2001 by Joseph Rios

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Picano's best
Like People in History is really not what I thought it would be. It is grand to be certain. It is epic for sure. But is it really good? No. And this is unfortunate. Read more

Published on Oct 25 2001 by Get What We Give

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable
This is an update to my review of December, 1998. I read this book five years ago, and still I consider it one of my all-time favorite books. Read more

Published on Aug 23 2001 by JGarpo@aol.com

2.0 out of 5 stars Forgettable....in fact I think I have!
...I read this endless book over a holiday in Mexico this past year. Think of Crystal and Alexa from the campy television show Dynasty, and you have the lives and depth of these... Read more

Published on Aug 8 2001 by chasmusic