A loving, funny tribute that captures the essence of the City by the Bay and its quirky residents. As befits San Francisco, it is the most bizarre parts of the story that are true. Two naive country boys find it get a dream job by pretending they are a couple. But that charade puts them in hot water, endangering the happiness of one and leading the other on a path of self-discovery. Along the way they meet mobsters, drag queens, "ex-gays," and Ayn Rand. Finally, everything comes to a head when the Billie Ray Lee Evangelistic Crusade and Healing Caravan comes to town.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The story starts in small town America where two young men travel to San Francisco to find fame and fortune. Along the way they meet crazy preachers, gangsters, a grand aunt of a transvestite and find love.
One of my favorite parts is the outing of a corrupt and sadistic faith healer, as I understand it based on the practices of a real preacher who was ripping off his congregation. The book is worth a read just for this sub-story alone, although there are many other excellent sub plots that carry through the book
The author has clearly researched the book well, in a recent visit to San Francisco I was able to find a few of the notable sights.
Thouroughly recommended
One of my favorite parts is the outing of a corrupt and sadistic faith healer, as I understand it based on the practices of a real preacher who was ripping off his congregation. The book is worth a read just for this sub-story alone, although there are many other excellent sub plots that carry through the book
The author has clearly researched the book well, in a recent visit to San Francisco I was able to find a few of the notable sights.
Thouroughly recommended
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Frank
An absolutely delightful tale of two sheltered young men from middle America venturing to the shining city searching for more. In their attempt to settle into San Francisco they find themselves caught up in a hilarious sequence of events that snowballs out of one, spontaneous decision to pretend to be gay for momentary convenience. As a result, they quickly find themselves wrapped up in a bizarre and exciting world that teaches them (and us) valuable lessons about love, life, and humanity.
This is a beautifully crafted story. It took me into a world I knew nothing about and then whipped me around on an extremely fun ride. I was left with an overwhelming sense of well-being and a renewed appreciation for the diversity of mankind.
I read this in a single sitting on the front porch on a sunny fall day roughly a year ago. I laughed out loud, I read for pages on end with my mouth literally agape, and on more than one occasion I sobbed like a baby. When done, I sat quietly in bliss watching the wind in the trees with a huge grin on my face. It was as if the entire world were giving me a big warm hug. If Amazon were to let each reader give only one book more than 5 stars, I most surely would be using mine right now.
HIGHLY recommended.
This is a beautifully crafted story. It took me into a world I knew nothing about and then whipped me around on an extremely fun ride. I was left with an overwhelming sense of well-being and a renewed appreciation for the diversity of mankind.
I read this in a single sitting on the front porch on a sunny fall day roughly a year ago. I laughed out loud, I read for pages on end with my mouth literally agape, and on more than one occasion I sobbed like a baby. When done, I sat quietly in bliss watching the wind in the trees with a huge grin on my face. It was as if the entire world were giving me a big warm hug. If Amazon were to let each reader give only one book more than 5 stars, I most surely would be using mine right now.
HIGHLY recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Reqing
This is a fun and entertaining book that begins with two young men stuck in a small town in Kansas who decide to go to San Francisco to find women. Once in San Francisco they end up finding a whole lot more than they could have ever imagined, especially after meeting Stella, a down to earth drag queen with whom they become close friends.
The story, with its eclectic cast of characters, takes the reader on an adventure where secrets are revealed, frauds are exposed, friendships and love flourish, all with an interesting twist at the end. All the while the author weaves in philosophical points mainly through the voice of Stella, who is not only fun, but wise.
I found it a delightful read and I highly recommended it.
The story, with its eclectic cast of characters, takes the reader on an adventure where secrets are revealed, frauds are exposed, friendships and love flourish, all with an interesting twist at the end. All the while the author weaves in philosophical points mainly through the voice of Stella, who is not only fun, but wise.
I found it a delightful read and I highly recommended it.
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