Library Thing Giveaway.

I am sorry, but I don't like it. I have struggled to continue on reading it. It is not a book that I enjoy and I will keep it on my list as currently reading, with the hope that one day, I will muster up the stomach to finish. However... after about half way thru I keep choosing something else... so at this point. I hate it. ( )

I liked the story. The characters had strong personalities and the writer really gave the reader a clear understanding of who they were. The problem I had with the book was keeping up with the narration. It would help to have some sort of chapter title that told the reader who's point of view the narration was from. ( )

***I Received this book from a LibraryThing Giveaway ***

I had a hard time getting into this book. It took a while to get to know the characters and to understand who each chapter was narrated by. It is not a difficult read, but did not keep my attention as I didn't feel particularly connected to any of the characters. I found Edward's story the most compelling and realistic, but found Ned to be condescending and arrogant and Andrew a bit naive and annoying. Overall it is a quick read, but I didn't find it very enjoyable. ( )

I keep forgetting this book was even gay fiction it played out out like a YA love triangle Andrew who's hot for Edward who's running from a one night hook up Ned an older man who has his on reasons for helping Andrew. Edward is dealing with his on sexuality unlike the other two characters is this book. I really enjoyed this story and all the characters regardless of gender there is one you can see yourself has are at least relate to in some way. If your looking for a quick read the I highly recommended this one. ( )

The novel opens with Edward: young, beautiful, self-destructive, charming and wrestling with his sexuality. Edward is a student at City College (CCNY) and working as a page in the New York Public Library. (Edward quips, "just a page, not the whole book or anything.") Ned is an older man, the "self-styled master of gay Manhattan," who has written a manual entitled How To Score Tonight and is founder of Gays Reaching Out (GRO). As part of GRO, Ned offers guidance and instruction to other gay men as needed. Ned follows the voice of Andrew; a young scholar who has the ill fortune to fall in love with Edward at first sight. Ned claims that he will help Andrew get Edward's attention, but is more interested in using Andrew for personal gain. Andrew's progress through New York as he pursues Edward is stumbling, as each character attempts to define himself. Edward, hell bent on escaping a pregnant hookup, is playing more than hard to get. As each character betrays, manipulates, makes up, makes excuses, and confronts truths, the pacing of the novel races to a surprising, yet inevitable, ending. You may find yourself wanting to chronicle this little gem of a book into "gay fiction," but Meyers does not make it that easy for you. The author writes in such a way that the reader feels that they are witness of any ordinary relationship (with all the backstabbing, manipulations, and misunderstandings that can and will appear); any ordinary relationship that just happens to be between characters of the male sex. I believe this also puts Meyers ahead of the curve. This is not "gay fiction," this is contemporary, well-written fiction.

Queer's Progress is a completely engrossing novel; rife with humor, chronicling the lives of its characters in New York City. It is evident that the author has spent substantial time living in NYC, he describes landmarks deftly and expertly. His sardonic tone lends the city itself all the trappings of a third character. He brilliantly captures not just the physical scene, but the idea of the city.

Meyers uses humor, vivid descriptions, and snapping dialogue that keeps ones attention throughout the novel. I found myself so engrossed in the plot and invested in each character that I almost angrily turned the page at the end of each chapter so I could find out what happened. I know it will be the same for you. ( )