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Between Brothers (2008)

by J.M. Snyder(Favorite Author)

3.24 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

143572092X (ISBN13: 9781435720923)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

lulu

review 1: I read this book in less than 24 hours. I couldn't put it down despite the uncomfortable subject matter. Brian's voice was so compelling. He reminded me so much of the character of Brian on "Queer as Folk" played by Gale Harold. I disliked Brian. Let's face it, the guy was a jerk. Just awful. Lusting after your own brother is a serious problem that requires therapy or something. But the story, as disturbing as it was, was interesting to read. Brian knew he was terrible and wrong and his brother Joey and his boyfriend Tim were extremely understanding and patient with him. This isn't a book for everyone.
review 2: Not a very light read at all... the first words that come to mind are "ugly" and "fanastic."Brian is not a man meant for romance novels. And ... moreyet, he is a man. Not everyone is truly honest, or even likable. He sleeps compulsively with just about anyone, and by his own admission most are 'not his type, but will work for now.' He has a live-in boyfriend of 3 years that he treats like shite and there is guilt there for what he does, but only a whisper every now and then, not enough to make him truly want to change.He compares everyone, everything, to his brother Joey. His attachment to Joey, though unspoken, is to the point of obsession. He does not stalk his brother but rather avoids him, and yet no one else is good enough in his eyes because they are constantly compared to Joey who, in HIS mind, is utterly perfect.He has to return home because of his mother's illness and is FORCED to face Joey again, bringing all those feelings into glaring detail. Joey loves him back but in the way of brothers and nothing more ... and through antics both serious and ridiculous for grown men, shows Brian that maybe that's okay. Maybe Brian just needs to realize that no matter what happens, or what Brian does, Joey will always be there for him and he doesn't have to be afraid of losing his brother.The end is somewhat hopeful and promising. Not enough for me to particularly begin actually LIKING Brian, but enough for me to be satisfied with the results, smile a little when I put it down, and admit, "Now THAT was a good read." less

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