In this fascinating 1970s coming-of-age story, playwright and translator Magruder introduces readers to Rick Lahrem, a high school sophomore struggling with his sexuality, his loneliness and his new stepfamily . . . While this novel may be about a homosexual relationship in the 1970s, the story captures the struggles of teenagers, straight and gay, of every generation.—Publishers Weekly
I really need to read this. Seriously. :)
hopelesscandy 2 years ago
I LOVE THIS BOOK! Sugarless, the amazing new novel from acclaimed playwright James Magruder, is a joyous Binaca breath of fresh air from a 70s gay adolescence where Rick, the queer teen hero, triumphs, finds love and sex and grows to be a man thru high school speech contests where he performs a Dramatic Interp from Boys in the Band. This fierce and freewheeling novel Sugarless is ironically chock full of sweet insights and the shameless energy of the second half of the 70s
TimMillerTale 2 years ago