Coming Home edition by Victor J Banis Literature Fiction eBooks
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The swinging sixties, the Sunset Strip a smorgasbord of horny Marines, looking for a little action before heading off to Nam. A queen's delight, and it's all too easy for a guy to fall in love with these brave, young warriors. But some of those shipping out won't be coming home, and not all of the wounded wear uniforms.
Coming Home edition by Victor J Banis Literature Fiction eBooks
Just before the war in Vietnam, another revolution was happening in California, the hippies movement, the new flowers sons, the sex freedom. A lot of Marines from the nearby base came to Los Angeles and the Sunset Strip for sex, drugs and rock and roll, but mostly for sex, and Mike considered them his personal hunting reserve. Gays in the closet or curious Straight guys, all of them were good for a one night stand without strings attached. And it was not a decision of the Marines; it was Mike's decision, probably the output of one more heartbroken. But even if feigning disinterest, Mike is a good guy in the end. One Sunday afternoon he picks up Doug, a very marine of few words but intensive eyes. At first Mike doesn't understand him, Doug seems willing, even eager, but he is totally inexperienced, and even if he is ready to learn, he has always that detached behaviour, like he was not really interested. Mike is fascinated, and maybe for this reason allows to Doug to come back again the week after, but to his surprise, Doug comes along with a buddy friend, Ryan. They are grown together, in the same little town, and it's clear that Doug is in love with Ryan; and Ryan maybe is interested, but I don't think he really loves Doug, at least not as much as Doug loves him back. From lover Mike becomes a best friend and paramour, allowing the two to have a place to stay before being sent in Vietnam. They are happy, at least for a brief moment, but what remains to Mike? As usual Victor J. Banis' characters are deep and involving, with a layer of fragility over a strong core that allows them to always survive, maybe with a crack, but not totally broken. And it's not only Mike that has that fragility, also Doug, with his deep brown spaniel's eyes that supplies the lack of words of a man who is not used to talk of feeling, also Doug is someone who needs a safe shelter; Ryan is the first love, probably the passion, but Mike is that safe shelter.Product details
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Coming Home edition by Victor J Banis Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This is not a love story. It is an erotic tale, which is fine as long as you don't pretend that it's about love. I truly hope that gay men have more self esteem than this story suggests.
Humorous, witty, and erotic, but breathtakingly real, Author Victor Banis takes us back to the Sixties with a love story that will melt even the iciest of hearts. Mike is a young gay man working The Strip and fond of picking up servicemen, when he picks up Doug, a Marine nervous about his first time with a man, but all too eager to experience it. Sex with Doug leaves Mike mind-boggled...need he dare think, in love? A complicated twist leaves Mike questioning himself and his heart again, but only long enough to learn that Doug is being shipped out to Vietnam.
The characters are wonderfully depicted and the setting is weaved into the story with such expertise, one can visualize every detail and with delight. A very well-written story, indeed.
Without giving away the ending, let me say that Coming Home is a very satisfying read, one that I highly recommend to all readers of m/m romance.
I will state right upfront that I am a fan of the works of Victor Banis. Novels such as Angel Land, Longhorns, and Lola Dances are all classics in the field of gay-themed literature and his "Deadly" series of mysteries should not be missed by any fan of the mystery genre.
Mr. Banis's latest release is a short story, published by MLR Press and available from Books, titled Coming Home. Set in the Sunset Strip area of West Hollywood of the 1960's, it is the story of Mike, a young gay man who lives in West Hollywood, and his encounter with a couple of marines, Doug and Ryan, who will all too soon be shipped off to fight in Viet Nam.
Banis is a master of characterization and of describing a location and/or an era, and that is never more evident than in Coming Home. As one who was in Los Angeles during this time period, this reviewer can attest that Mr. Banis has well conveyed the feeling of what it was like to have lived in that time and place.
Victor Banis is also a master of exploring several levels at once. While the reader becomes strongly engrossed in the drama being played out by Mike, Doug and Ryan, the reader is also being treated to an exploration of the theme of fulfilled love making as opposed to one-night stands that can often leave one feeling empty and unfullfilled. However Banis never preaches - he tells a very good story and lets the reader draw conclusions. And even though this story covers some serious themes and portrays turbulent times, Banis's wicked sense of humor permeates the story as is the case in all his stories. And though Banis will never compromise a story with an artificial 'happily-ever-after' ending, readers will be satisfied with the ending of Coming Home.
In short, Victor J. Banis has written another must read story.
Just before the war in Vietnam, another revolution was happening in California, the hippies movement, the new flowers sons, the sex freedom. A lot of Marines from the nearby base came to Los Angeles and the Sunset Strip for sex, drugs and rock and roll, but mostly for sex, and Mike considered them his personal hunting reserve. Gays in the closet or curious Straight guys, all of them were good for a one night stand without strings attached. And it was not a decision of the Marines; it was Mike's decision, probably the output of one more heartbroken. But even if feigning disinterest, Mike is a good guy in the end. One Sunday afternoon he picks up Doug, a very marine of few words but intensive eyes. At first Mike doesn't understand him, Doug seems willing, even eager, but he is totally inexperienced, and even if he is ready to learn, he has always that detached behaviour, like he was not really interested. Mike is fascinated, and maybe for this reason allows to Doug to come back again the week after, but to his surprise, Doug comes along with a buddy friend, Ryan. They are grown together, in the same little town, and it's clear that Doug is in love with Ryan; and Ryan maybe is interested, but I don't think he really loves Doug, at least not as much as Doug loves him back. From lover Mike becomes a best friend and paramour, allowing the two to have a place to stay before being sent in Vietnam. They are happy, at least for a brief moment, but what remains to Mike? As usual Victor J. Banis' characters are deep and involving, with a layer of fragility over a strong core that allows them to always survive, maybe with a crack, but not totally broken. And it's not only Mike that has that fragility, also Doug, with his deep brown spaniel's eyes that supplies the lack of words of a man who is not used to talk of feeling, also Doug is someone who needs a safe shelter; Ryan is the first love, probably the passion, but Mike is that safe shelter.
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