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A review by labsandliterature
A Man and His Pride by Luke Rutledge
4.0
Thank you @penguinaus for sending me a review copy of A Man and His Pride. It is always delightful reading a book set in my own country with well known references. Set in Brisbane this is the story of Sean Preston’s personal growth and self fulfilment.
The book opens with the ending of his three month relationship with his roommate. It is brutal and awkward and it left me with similar feelings. I felt for Sean and the discomfort he was feeling having to be in that house with his now ex. Cue the spiral of self destruction and myriad of pills and alcohol fueled encounters.
The growth in this book stems from new relationships in Seans life, namely 87 year old Meredith and her nurse William. With the help of these two unlikely friends Sean’s life begins to turn around and he truly gets to learn about himself.
This book is hard hitting and gives an honest portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships and the community. It is set in the time of the 2017 Same-Sex Marriage Plebiscite and describes the emotional turmoil caused by the spineless government. Why did we need a postal vote FFS.
Overall, this book will be loved by lovers of Australian fiction, LGBTQ+ readers and people who enjoy that genre and those that love a beautiful story of love and friendship.
The book opens with the ending of his three month relationship with his roommate. It is brutal and awkward and it left me with similar feelings. I felt for Sean and the discomfort he was feeling having to be in that house with his now ex. Cue the spiral of self destruction and myriad of pills and alcohol fueled encounters.
The growth in this book stems from new relationships in Seans life, namely 87 year old Meredith and her nurse William. With the help of these two unlikely friends Sean’s life begins to turn around and he truly gets to learn about himself.
This book is hard hitting and gives an honest portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships and the community. It is set in the time of the 2017 Same-Sex Marriage Plebiscite and describes the emotional turmoil caused by the spineless government. Why did we need a postal vote FFS.
Overall, this book will be loved by lovers of Australian fiction, LGBTQ+ readers and people who enjoy that genre and those that love a beautiful story of love and friendship.