Brutal is a raw and powerful debut novel which explores the life of a young man who makes a living as a prostitute. Paul, with the help of therapy, is trying to challenge what he has become - a person out of control on drugs and alcohol, desiring abusive and degrading sex, estranged from people he once loved. Moreover, his is facing his own mortality while living with H.I.V. Increasingly disappointed by the way men relate to each other he discovers that there are women around him to whom he can turn.
Set mainly in London's underground club scene - where drug use is commonplace and casual sex something of an inevitability - Brutal offers an extraordinary, sometimes bleak portrait of a lost generation for whom death is as much a companion as lovers, friends, and family. Yet this is far from being a dispiriting novel, and although the subject matter may shock, the shining honesty of the writing will prove life-affirming and an inspiration.
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Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Book is in a good condition. Slight tanning to the pages from age. Codice articolo 002379
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Da: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Codice articolo 4043300
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Da: tsbbooks, London, Regno Unito
paperback, very good condition, no reading creases on spine, corner creases top of pages 31-36, some scratches on front wrap,otherwise a clean copy, no previous owners signature. ISBN: 1873741243 . Debut novel explores the life of a young man as a prostitute set mainly in London's underground club scene. Codice articolo 4434
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Da: Ira Joel Haber - Cinemage Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Paper. 1st Printing. True first edition of the book. Shaw's first novel. Nice portrait of him on the front cover. Light browning to the cheap paper used. Two very tiny corner nicks to the front cover. Vg. Book. Codice articolo 010911
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