Standish
by Erastes
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Author: ErastesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-06
ISBN: 1933720093
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: P.D. Publishing, Inc.
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Book Review: More than a simple work of romantic fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
Erastes spins a tale that is captivating and challenging and some surprise twists to the plot makes it hard to put down.
Standish is essentially the tale of the relationship of two men of very different circumstances and backgrounds and the twists and turns of their lives as they come to know each other. Set in an era when such love was not to be spoken of and ultimately punishable by death, the reader can expect to encounter some challenging and sometimes disturbing events unfold.
This is a well-written novel whose language is beautifully crafted. The characters have a realistic quality, complex in their expressions of feelings and actions with dialogue that you can really hear as you read. The historical detail is accurate and evidently well-researched but not in any way overpowering; it isn't a history lesson but rather adds flavour and realism to the plot.
The subject of homosexuality is introduced sensitively and is tastefully approached offering viewpoints from characters both in favour of and against such relationships. In fact, the story is written as to give the reader the opportunity to make up his own mind as to the morality of the situation; it is in its simplest form, a story of love in all its manifestations and it is easy to feel sympathy for the most unlikely of characters who appear during the course of the novel. Standish describes scenes of a sexually explicit nature but these are written in a way that allows the characters to explore their sexuality and does not lead the reader to feel they are indulging in selfish voyeurism; this is homosexual love described clearly but delicately and lovingly.
This is much more than a simple work of romantic fiction or historical prose. I like to read a book that leaves me thinking of the characters and of the themes or questions within it long after I have finished the last sentence. Standish is definitely one such book, worthy of more than one reading and Erastes an author to look out for.
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