River Road

by C.F. Borgman

Borgman, C.F., River A Novel

Genres: LGBT

374 pages, Hardcover

Published September 29, 1988

Reviews

[Tom Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

No doubt that Borgman can write. It seems to me that he lost some focus toward the end and seemed to want to finish it quickly after some loose ends were tied. I enjoyed the story and the character development was outstanding, especially that of Eugene's mother, Clara. Ooh scary! The book had a definite erotic quality to it which tapered off toward the end. Except for the last fifth of the book, I enjoyed this biographical sketch.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great find in an op shop on Oxford St in Sydney, it's a wonder this dazzling novel isn't more well known. While its ambition often exceeds technique, it contains some truly memorable characters and set-pieces that are as bold as any I've read. Sometimes unwieldy, but always fascinating.

[Vanessa (V.C.) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something about gay fiction in the 80's hit so different. I really enjoyed this but it did go on for way too long and lost steam pretty quickly.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I read this wonderful story at the time, it was hard to think about the year 2012.

[Juli]

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