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Book Reviews of Lost Language of Cranes

Lost Language of Cranes
Lost Language of Cranes
Author: David Leavitt
ISBN-13: 9780140101362
ISBN-10: 0140101365
Publication Date: 4/28/1988
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
Book Type: Paperback
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This novel was written in 1986, and it has the feel of being dated. It is, however, still a well-written and readable novel about the coming out of a young gay man at the same time as his closeted father. My one big complaint: the character of Jerene is totally superfluous.
anninla avatar reviewed Lost Language of Cranes on + 4 more book reviews
While at times this feels just a tad bit dated, the characters are wonderfully written and feel very much alive.
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Wonderful novel about family... what we know and what we choose to ignore.
WhidbeyIslander avatar reviewed Lost Language of Cranes on + 745 more book reviews
Nicely written but there are too many characters, some of which I didn't care about. The aspect of being gay in NYC during the AIDs epidemic was just a vague footnote and I was surprised it didn't dominate parts. The journey of the parents was interesting and I thought could have been fleshed out more, and the ending was a bit abrupt and leaves the reader to decide what happens to the main characters.
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I found it to be a rather slow read, but it had its moments where it really grabbed your attention.