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Set in a small town in the middle of nowhere in the mid-1960s, Common Sons not only anticipates the coming gay revolution, but delineates its fields of battle in churches, schools and society, pitting fathers against sons, straight teens against gay teens, and self-hatred against self-respect. From the opening scene (where a reckless bout of drinking at a dance ends in a very public kiss between two teenage boys), the citizens of the small town of Common, New Mexico, become aware of the show more homosexuality in their midst. The two boys are unable to deal with their struggle in private as the story of their public kiss spreads through the small town. Some seek to destroy the relationship between the two boys, while others seek to destroy the two boys themselves. Common Sons is a moving tale of self-discovery, love and finding the courage to come out and come to grips with truth in the face of hatred and adversity. "Reading some novels is like meeting somebody at a cocktail party, enjoying the chat and never seeing them again. Other novels become like friends whose company is enjoyed over and over. Such a book, for me, is Common Sons."--Patricia Nell Warren, author of The Front Runner and The 'Wild Man' show lessTags
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Boys in love in a small town in New Mexico in 1965.
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Good LGBT fiction for LGBT folk and friends
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- Original title
- Common Sons
- Original publication date
- 2000-06-27
- Important places
- Common, New Mexico, USA
- Dedication
- This edition of Common Sons is dedicated to all my readers over the years, who have continually surprised me by their heart-felt comments and show of support. And to those wondering about a sequel--the time has come. Read on.... (show all)..
- First words
- Saturday, May 29, 1965
Joel woke up disturbed. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Okay, Joel," Tom said seriously, then smiled. "As long as we always come back here."
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- English
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