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The Lost Language of Cranes: A Novel
This book is set in NYC in the 1980's. Philip, a young gay man in his 20's is tired of casual 1 night stands and longs for a long term relationship. He falls in love with Eliot and decides that he needs to finally let his parents know that he is gay. Philip's parents, Rose and Owen, are quiet literary intellectuals and have drifted apart over the years. Without the common task of raising their son, they find they have little in common. But more than just boredom in his marriage, Owen finally accepts that he is gay, and has been playing a sham role in his marriage. This story is an interesting comparison of 3 gay men, all who grow up in very different environments. Owen lives his life as a straight male, Philip grows up in what appears to be a heterosexual family and Eliot, the most comfortable with his sexuality, is raised by 2 gay men. I really enjoyed this book. It was a touching and poignant portrayal of how society and our environment influence our ability to feel comfortable with who we are.
