The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Oh my God ... where do I start with this book? It is such a life affirming story of hope that the cruel restraints and prejudices imposed on you by others can be swept away when life finally presents you with a happy ending. For Albert this came after almost a whole lifetime without his precious George and without giving too much away I don't mind saying that I cried buckets of joy at the end. The way that Matt Cain slowly peels away the character of Albert Entwistle, and we learn more and more about him, the more I was willing him on to trust his instincts and not become a victim of his doubts. All of the characters are superbly drawn and, especially those of us who live in the north of England, we've met them all. Darkness can be loved back into light - that's the message I'll take with me from this book and also the fact that, as gay men in the UK, we're a whole lot better off today than we've ever been.



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