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The Picture Of Cool (2000)

by Laurie Boris(Favorite Author)
3.72 of 5 Votes: 2
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Trager Family Secrets
review 1: When reading a book about people and seminal moments, the characters have to be believable. They need to feel real and not as though they are forced into a moment for the sake of a story. Boris did everything right in The Picture of Cool. The characters are real and in situations easily imagined. The pain Charlie feels as he pines for Adam is something that any person can relate to. Their relationship is gradual and sweet. It doesn’t matter that the main characters are gay, anyone should be able to enjoy this book. Boris leaves a note at the end stating she intends to make these characters part of a longer book, and one I fully intend to read. I actually wanted to learn more about the characters, including some of the supporting cast. The Picture of Cool is an easy, smo... moreoth read where the reader is pulled into the lovely story.
review 2: The Picture of Cool is written a focus on the human existence which comes out in an unusual way. This realist tale gets right to the point. The prose is sharp and precise. I was moved right away. Instantly connected to the story and the characters. This contemporary love story (or is it a love story?) pulled me in and held my attention. Miss Boris writes a very solid book. She puts her life force into her stories which makes her books intriguing no mater what subject or landscaping."Charley squeezed his eyes shut for a second and then took the plunge, unsure if he was making the biggest mistake of his life or opening the door to what could be the best thing that ever happened to him." less
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sharon
I found issues of self-acceptance and coming out. Difficult no matter the age of the person.
seanjohn
A MUST READ. I enjoyed this story. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
smithsmoth
A short sweet story. Looking forward to the story continuing with Charlie and Adam.
dren_p
3.5A well written short story with one of the most abrupt endings I've even read.
sakura_dragon
Glad to know there's more of Charlie's story coming in the fall.
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