Facades [Paperback]

Alex Marcoux (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560232056 | ISBN-13: 978-1560232056 | Publication Date: September 15, 2000 | Edition: First Edition

Fiction. Gay/Lesbian Studies. When rumors surface that Anastasia is a lesbian, her successful singing career stumbles. The superstar turns to personal manager Sidney Marcum for help. Together, they construct a public facade for Anastasia that conceals her true self. Little does Anastasia know that Sidney has a fatade of her own, as she struggles to disentangle herself from her abusive husband. When outside forces threaten to destroy both their facades, each woman must decide if it's worth the risk to embrace what's truly in her heart.

Editorial Reviews

Review

EXCELLENT JOB. RIVETING. Marcoux draws you into the music business and keeps you GLUED TO THE PAGES. -- Lesbian Review of Books, Winter 2001-2002

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Advance Reviews on Facades:

MUSIC, MYSTERY, MONEY-love & loss. . . . makes a necessary statement about the price of pretense.

-Linda Sutton, Author of Love Matters: A Book of Lesbian Romance and Relationships

ABSORBING AND ORIGINAL . . . keeps you reading from the time you launch into its first page until you land at its unexpected finale. A beautiful narrative that delicately reminds us of the unpleasant cultural taboos surrounding innocent displays of same-sex affection and devotion.

-Raymond Hess, JD, Attorney, Denver, Colorado

JOYFUL, SENSUAL, HEARTBREAKING AND SUSPENSEFUL. This book is certain to take its place among the classics in lesbian literature.

-Ellen M. Jansyn, MD, North Barrington, Illinois

ALEX MARCOUX SHREWDLY COMBINES ENTERTAINMENT AND ENLIGHTENMENT. Through a myriad of voices, each brilliantly portrayed, Marcoux addresses societal issues in a bright and witty way. . . . ILLUMINATES THE POWER OF LOVE AND COMPASSION and will leave few readers untouched.

-Sheri Kenney, Novelist, LaQuinta, California

WEAVES THE INTRICACY OF HUMAN COMPLEXITIES INTO AN INTERESTING AND CAPTIVATING TAPESTRY, keeping the reader involved and interested until the last page!

-Carol Ann Liaros, Psychic, Author of Intuition Technologies

AN ENGAGING NOVEL. . . . a story of power and control, of patriarchy and privilege, of gay families and non-gay families. Shows all of us the costly effects of closeted life.

-Kevin R. Maly, MDiv, PhD, Director, Voices of Faith for Human Rights, Equality Colorado, Denver, Colorado

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Product Details

• Paperback: 315 pages
• Publisher: Alice Street Editions; First Edition edition (September 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560232056
• ISBN-13: 978-1560232056
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,730,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alex Marcoux is an award-winning, three-time published novelist, screenwriter, and author of an upcoming practical spirituality book. She's an inspirational speaker who conducts workshops on writing, creativity, and spirituality; all of which encourage people to take their creativity to a new level.

"Facades," "Back to Salem" and "A Matter of Degrees"
http://www.AlexMarcoux.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a find, February 20, 2001

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"jam10011" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Facades (Paperback)

As an avid reader, one of the rarest treats is when you discover a first time novelist with fresh voice. A voice that instantly engages your interest and never lets you go. That is what I found in Alex Marcoux and her wonderful novel Facades.

As a man, I have not read any "lesbian" novels. When a friend asked me to, with apprehension, I did. I must confess that once I started, I could not put it down. Filled with surprises, Alex Marcoux crafts a compelling story of the music industry with main characters so appealing, it's painstaking to see what masks they must hide behind to achieve professional success, at the cost of personal happiness.

What makes Facades so absorbing is the brutal simplicity in which it is written. The author has a knack of painting a full, rich picture with a minimum of words. What a treat... and a sad and poignant glimpse into living a closeted lifestyle.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Journey worth taking....., December 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Facades (Paperback)

Marcoux has the style and finesse of Sidney Sheldon. Facades is a real page-turner and certain to leave a "print" on one's heart - dejavu! Read it and take an illuminating journey......

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reading entertainment at its best!, October 25, 2000

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Janet Nelson (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Facades (Paperback)

The story that Marcoux weaves in Facades is both captivating and intriguing. While highlighting the recording industry, the book is a clasic story of finding love while finding yourself. Well written, fast paced...a good read.