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Title: Latter Days: A Novel by C. Jay Cox, T. Fabris ISBN: 1-55583-868-5 Publisher: Alyson Books Pub. Date: 15 February, 2004 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Deeper insights into the characters
Comment: This book will appeal mostly to those who have seen the film and are interested in finding more information out about the characters. Hopefully, however, people around the world who can't see this film or can't wait for the DVD release will take a chance and read this faithful novelization that provides more backstory to some of the characters. The novelization is solidly written with the same great depth that screenwriter C. Jay Cox gave his characters. Those of you who read this book will find it enjoyable and an outstanding companion to the film. If you haven't seen the movie yet, the book gives an overall better feel for the time that passes between beginning and end.
You will fall for these characters. You'll laugh, cry and cheer. I recommend this book HIGHLY and hope it's message of love is heard around the world, just as I hope the film gets the rewards (and awards) it so rightly deserves.
Rating: 5
Summary: Sweet, sensitive story of self discovery and romance
Comment: Christian Markelli is the stereotypical West Hollywood gay "party boy" hunk, with a reputation for seducing even young men who claim to be straight. So it is not so strange when his coworkers at Lillys (a restaurant owned by a former movie star) bet him $50 he can't seduce a young Mormon missionary who recently moved in (along with three other missionaries) into his apartment complex. Along the way, Christian falls in love with the shy, frustrated Aaron Davis, who also finds himself attracted to Christian, in contrary to his strong religious upbringing and beliefs. He also makes Christian realize something about himself, and the story becomes a compelling story of connection and self-discovery as well as romance. It also realistically depicts the plight of gay members of the LDS church, as Aaron is discovered by a roommate and sent home from his mission in disgrace.
The novel is based on a screenplay for the film, which has recently been released in several major US cities, and broke all records for gay movies in its opening weekend. I have not seen the film, so my review is based solely on the book. Nor has the book spoiled me from wanting to see the film, since the story - while somewhat simplistic and predictable in its revelations - is told masterfully and sensitively. I'd rate the book 5 stars out of 5, and look forward to the DVD release of the film.
Rating: 4
Summary: An Engaging Story
Comment: I have read the book, but not seen the movie. Other reviews have indicated that it's mostly a print version of the movie, which I don't doubt(see below).
It's a compelling story that's pretty well put together. There are some plot developments that are improbable, and in a couple of places the characters behave in ways that aren't readily believable, but are possible. There are some fairly heavy scenes, too; any book that can make me cry has definitely made an emotional impact.
I'm not entirely sure that someone who's straight would react the same way, though... I'm gay, and from a church that basically everyone considers to be fundamentalist (though not the Mormons). So some of the things that I thought were most moving might roll right by someone who doesn't have the same cultural background. I plan to give it to some straight friends (including one or two from church) to test my hypothesis. And, FWIW, I thought that what was in the book about how the Mormons go about setting up their mission teams and evangelizing was very interesting. Given that C. Jay Cox grew up in the church, I assume they're accurate. I'll definitely be more sympathetic the next time I see them out and about somewhere.
If the book itself has a failing, it's that it goes by very fast. There may be more character development than in the movie, but there's room for still more. To some degree, however, that can probably be said of any story. Oh, one other thing: if you haven't seen the movie, the trailer available on the film's Web site has a spoiler or two in it... that's relevant for either the movie or the book.
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Title: Last Summer by Michael Thomas Ford ISBN: 0758204051 Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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Title:The Trip ASIN: B0000DD75N Publisher: Tla Entertainment Gr Pub. Date: 09 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $18.74 |
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Title: Elf Child by David M. Pierce ISBN: 1560234288 Publisher: Harrington Park Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Trouble Boy: A Novel by Tom Dolby ISBN: 075820616X Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation Pub. Date: 01 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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Title: Through It Came Bright Colors by Trebor Healey ISBN: 1560234520 Publisher: Southern Tier Editions/Harrington Park Press Pub. Date: 05 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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