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The Lost Language Of Cranes (Paperback)

de David Leavitt (Author)
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This first novel by the author of Family Dancing, a well-received collection of short stories ( LJ 8/84), reflects both the author's youth and his promise. The story focuses on Philip Benjamin, a 25-year-old New Yorker, somewhat naive but definitely gay, who is involved in his first "serious" romance. This situation is complicated by the struggle of Philip's father to deal more openly with his own longstanding, but thus far closeted, homosexual inclinations. With Philip's coming out, father is thrown into even greater turmoil, mother begins to realize the complete truth, and all are forced to reexamine the ties that bind them. Leavitt again proves adept at looking into the complexities of familial relationships and generational differences. At times the work seems self-indulgent and just a bit trite but is nonetheless recommended. David W. Henderson, Eckerd Coll. Lib., St. Petersburg, Fla.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Good first novel, Jui 3 2002
Par Curtis Lane (Orlando, FL United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Ce commentaire est de: The Lost Language of Cranes (Paperback)
While not as good as his short stories, and awkward and somewhat amateurish in a few places, this is a good, strong first novel. Ideally I would give this one a 3.5, but since that's not an option, I'll err on the side of generosity. This novel explores coming out, family dynamics, and the selfish yuppie attitudes of the 80s.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Wonderfully well written characters and story......., Avril 25 2002
Par David (Davis, CA USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Ce commentaire est de: The Lost Language of Cranes (Paperback)
This book was given to me by a co-worker who believed the subject matter and story would interest me. She was right. There are so many different issues dealt with in this book ranging from the struggle for sexual identity to the struggle of sharing it with you family.....to the ups and downs of living a life that is full of oppression and worry. There are many characters here with many different backgrounds. There is Phillip, the young gay man struggling to win acceptance from his mother. Elliott who fears commitment and leaves Phillip. Owen, Phillip's father who has to come to terms with his own sexual identity after years of marriage and living his life without being true to himself. Then there is Jerene who is basically disowned because of her homosexuality which is so common in this day and age and extremely sad. NO parent should ever do this to their child!!!!! UNCONDITIONAL LOVE is key! Jerene's new girlfriend Laura.....it is just a well written story on all levels.......my only complaint was the ending. There was no real closure. Other than that, I loved it!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Excellent gay literature speaking in a distinct voice, Aoû 21 2001
Par J. A Magill (Sacramento, CA USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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Ce commentaire est de: The Lost Language of Cranes (Paperback)
The Lost Language of Cranes is the only book I have ever read by this author. Still, its evocative style and powerful prose made a lasting impression. The author tells a story of two generations of gay men, a father and son in the same family, both in their own particular closets. The pain these characters suffer is both palpable and moving.

Most beautiful is the author's use of the allegory of linguistics and feral children, in particular people struggling to develop a language in which they can communicate. The image is poignant and made more powerful with repetition. Each example given is subtly different, yet telling about the life of gay men and lesbian struggling to find a language that they can call their own.

A wonderful read for any one, gay, straight or otherwise.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Leaves a lasting impression
It is so rare for me to read a book that leaves such a resounding vibration in my mind. I read this book when I turned 16, it is a year later now, and as I reread the book it... Lisez davantage
Publié le Jui 12 2001 par occido

5.0étoiles sur 5 Beautiful. Timeless. A gay classic to be reckoned with.
When I am given the task of writing a review such a wonderful book, I have to wonder where to start. Lisez davantage
Publié le Aoû 8 2000 par Curtis Lane

5.0étoiles sur 5 SUPERB
A wonderful, literary, entertaining and realistic book about the deceptions, heartaches, joys and secrets engendered in a family where homosexuality exists. Lisez davantage
Publié le Mai 9 2000 par R. Penola

5.0étoiles sur 5 Characters I could relate to
I first read this novel as I was getting over a crush, and about to enter what turned out to be a short but suffocating relationship with some bimbo Adonis. Lisez davantage
Publié le Avril 20 2000 par kumachan

5.0étoiles sur 5 A Beautiful, Beautiful Book!
I loved this book. David Leavitt writes with such feeling and sensitivity that you really feel you get to know the people in his stories. Lisez davantage
Publié le Janv. 14 2000 par Scott E Amundsen

5.0étoiles sur 5 Lost Language of Cranes
If I had to pick the most personally influential book that I have read in the past 5 years, it would be this one. Lisez davantage
Publié le Déc 17 1999

5.0étoiles sur 5 An enjoyable book that keeps you interested.
This is such a well written book that I am now interested in reading other works by this author. A plausible storyline involving three main characters, their interactions with... Lisez davantage
Publié le Nov. 15 1999

5.0étoiles sur 5 The book I'd bring with me on a desert island
I read all DL works, and this is for sure the best one. The way he writes is simply elegante. He touched me,even if I'm not gay. Or maybe, because of.
Publié le Juil 8 1999

5.0étoiles sur 5 Even better than David Leavitt thinks it is!
This is a stunning novel - beautifully crafted with three central characters that bind themselves to your heart. Lisez davantage
Publié le Mai 30 1999 par Darren in Kansas City

5.0étoiles sur 5 A very good read
I enjoyed this book, it's stlye and content very much. I cared about these charaters so much that I wanted more at the end of the story, I wanted to know what happened to each of... Lisez davantage
Publié le Avril 15 1999 par Allen W. Horner

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