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Bookmark on DeliciousPublished: July 15, 2011
Words: 6283 (approximate)
Language: English
Short description
A Gay Love Story Of A Very Different Sort. For Ken, life in a Gay Assisted Living Facility could become monotonous and hopeless if he let it, but he has a secret, a cherished one. It helps. When a new arrival joins Ken and his flaming friend, "Honker," Ken decides to share his secret, that of his lost love, George. It is a tale of pathos, humor, and compassion. Short Story. Some Adult languageExtended description
A Gay Love Story Of A Very Different Sort. This novella/love story revolves around life in the first Gay assisted living facility in Vermont. For a relatively youngish Ken, life there could be monotonous and hopeless if he allowed it to be, but he has a secret, a cherished one, that gets him through the days.When a desperate new arrival joins Ken and his flamboyant friend, "Honker," Ken decides to share his secret at last, hoping it will help. He tells them, finally, of his lost love, George. It is a tale of pathos, humor, and compassion.
If you've seen or enjoyed the British sitcom, Waiting For God, you'll enjoy Flowers In February. This is a story that transcends generations, has something to say to those Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgendered Persons who have ever contemplated their lives and growing older, what it may mean, and how they may have to deal with the circumstances. Flowers In February, a short story/novella with some adult language.
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fiction, romance, gay, lgbt, short story, love story, gay romance, gay fiction, mature, novella, gay literature, gay affirmative, gay short story, gay and lesbian fiction, gay love story, gay contemporary, gay novellaAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Rose Renee Shelly
on Aug. 29, 2011 :
What a moving love story, and as the blurb says, "of a different sort." I found myself crying at one point, and laughing at another. For Gays who want to see past the immediate future, take a glance down the road of life, and see what life really has to offer, this is one great short story to read. I particularly loved the scene where the two were lying on the grass, gazing up at the sky, and building their castles in the air one final time. VERY moving. A bittersweet romance. This story is worth a full five stars! One cautionary note: this isn't erotica, doesn't claim to be, but rather is a love story. And I loved it.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
George Kempland
on Aug. 29, 2011 :
The description of this story is that it is a different sort of love story. Well, it is. Finally, something that speaks to the Gay community that isn't just about twinks falling in love and their sex antics. This is a story of real love, the kind forged over years, love found, and love lost. That, to me, makes for a much meatier, more significant piece of work. It left me wondering about just exactly what does life does mean, the nature of love, and the grief of it's loss, and yet the wonderful ability to find some solace in life, even so, and even under harsh conditions. This was a great tale. This is one "literary" short story.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Rob Shelsky
on Aug. 29, 2011 :
I just read Flowers in February by Kem Austin and I was delighted! Finally, a wonderful love story about older Gays who love each other, deeply and spiritually. This isn't erotica, not meant as just Gay porn, but a very compassionate story. It made me laugh, and yes, even cry. Gay men dealing with advancing years, the loss of loved ones, and facing what could be a bleak future if they didn't approach it the right way--that's what this short story is about. I loved it!
(reviewed the day of purchase)