A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood
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Book Reviews of A Single Man
Book Review: A classic, and worth reading before the movie comes out
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a classic novel of early gay literature -- and it is a very good read at that. Basically following a gay widower over the course of one day, it includes typical events and thoughts that occur during the course of that time, and the observations are keen and insightful.
I would recommend reading the book BEFORE the movie comes out (Tom Ford directing Colin Firth in the lead role) because there is really no logical way to just adapt this into a screenplay. It's a work of an internal thought process. It will be interesting to see how it translates to the screen). The book itself is highly recommended.
Book Review: READ THIS BOOK!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Deceptively simple, this classic of gay literature from 1964 is a funny, sad, smart, political, and strangely prophetic read. A dynamic character study and day-in-the-life novel of cantankerous George, a 58 year-old gay widower and literature professor living, lusting, and loathing in California. The book engagingly explores the various roles he plays and displays to the world and hints at the reality of the role we all play as human beings. A SINGLE MAN is utterly fascinating, full of intriguing observations, poignant, and just as deep as you want it to be. It's a true work of genius.Book Review: great read!
Summary: 5 Stars
A great read, had trouble putting it down. It's the type of book where the story line is good and you want to keep reading it to see where it goes. But at the same time you don't want to rush it because the prose is so well written and has great insight also. You want to savor the each paragraph.
I finished this one too quickly, wish there was more!
Interesting film adaptation. There are some significant differences in the movie. Won't say more, but I'm not sure why they added things in the movie that were not in the book at all.
Book Review: Amateur Critique
Summary: 5 Stars
Like many great books, Single Man comes together at the end, and is best in retrospect. I put the book down at one point. I was bored when he was in his office, and then picked it up again a week later, and was magically transported, like in the beginning. It helps to resemble the lead, at least in some ways, as his humor is dry and middle age (great), and this is Southern California, and America, before all the protest. I think I'll read it again...Book Review: a slender tome that speaks volumes
Summary: 5 Stars
This novel is marked for being one of the first where the main character/narrator is unapologetically and openly gay. But I encourage the reader to come to it without viewing it as a "gay" novel. This day-in-the-life story of a college professor who recently lost the love of his life is written in a spare style but filled with emotional resonance to which any human being with an honest heart can relate. A brief but powerful read.