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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1551522446
  • ISBN-13: 978-1551522449
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.6 x 8.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,791,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsA Delightful trip
By Taylor Siluwé on December 27, 2009
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I've been a Larry Duplechan fan since his homage to the Louisiana town his parents grew up in - the short-story Zazoo, about a quirky little boy I felt sure was me. Despite that instant connection and love, at least fifteen years passed before I read anything else by Duplechan. Only recently did I discover the character Johnny Ray Rousseau in Got `Til It's Gone.

However, Johnnie Ray is not so new. I've since discovered he's a recurring character in at least three Duplechan works thus far. First appearing in his second novel, Blackbird, with Johnny Ray in a coming of age tale unlike any other at its release in `86 because the protagonist wrestling with his sexuality was black. Johnny Ray, Larry Duplechan's oft' described alter-ego, reappears in Tangled Up In Blue, grown up and dealing with grown up issues, such as the arrival of the AIDS epidemic. However, this book, my first taste of Rousseau finds him approaching fifty with all the angst that goes along with that plateau, a dying mother, a porn star love interest half his age, and, yes, all the angst that goes along with those things as well.

Got `Til It's Gone gives it to the reader straight-up, no chaser, as exemplified in the opening chapter by "Johnnie Ray Rousseau's Theory of Urban Gay Male Aging" - a breakdown that's alternately insightful, poignant and hilarious, possibly to a fault. That unforgettable scene - with Johnnie Ray's acid wit and wisdom delivered during a card game with a straight couple while fending off the advances of their adorable and very gay teenage son - may set a false cozy expectation, from which the book quickly veers away. But maybe that's the point; because life can change direction on a dime, just like Johnnie Ray's did.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood Gay Lit
By Angelo Diretto on December 20, 2012
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Found out about this author in The Gay & Lesbian Review. Very interesting and involving story with the absolute ring of truth and universal appeal. So well written, I felt as tho I knew and felt the protaginist's persona. Loved the expressive and emotional sincerity sans maudlin dribble. Went on to acquire the other book by the author available on Kindle and read it too. Wish there were more .
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5.0 out of 5 starsStar of landmark gay teen novel now a baby-boomer facing his 50's.
By Bob Lind on October 26, 2008
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Johnnie Ray Rousseau is a handsome, gay man of Louisiana Creole ancestry, two years away from his 50th birthday, a landmark that has encouraged him to return to the gym and change his diet. The results turn many heads, whether he is out with friends, at church, or at an intimate cabaret where he sings occasionally. He realizes, at this stage in his life, that his dream of becoming a famous singer likely won't happen, but he still enjoys these gigs, while working as a legal secretary to pay his bills. The only thing still missing from his life is a partner to share it with, but Johnnie still isn't ready for that, although many years have passed since losing his last boyfriend to complications from AIDS. His online hook-up ad gets the attention of a 31 year old twink-ish former porn star with considerable Daddy issues. Johnnie is instantly smitten, but all this comes at a time when he is preoccupied with his mother's recent cancer diagnosis, as well as the death of several friends, and a sudden cold shoulder from his best friend, Dre.

Duplechan originally introduced Johnnie at age 17 in his landmark mid-1980's coming-out novel "Blackbird," and also featured him in two sequels in that same decade. This is Duplechan's first novel in 15 years, and it's clear he hasn't lost any of his touch at spinning an interesting, realistic story painted by wonderful characters you want to know. He deals with real-life issues, such as gay teens, aging, intergenerational relationships, gay/straight friendships, gay-friendly churches, and modern gay dating. Whether or not you read any of the earlier works, you must read "Got 'Til It's Gone," and you'll know why this man is one of my favorite authors of all times. Five spectacular shooting stars out of five!
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4.0 out of 5 starsJohnnie's Back
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers on April 8, 2009
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In GOT TIL IT'S GONE, we revisit Johnnie Ray Rousseau who is a central character in three previous works by Duplechan. He is now 48 years old, a legal secretary and experiencing a fear of growing old. He develops a workout regimen and diet to stave off the effects of father time, and from the reaction of much younger men, it seems to be working. When Johnnie meets a young model with a colorful past, a relationship develops which Johnnie has not opened himself to since the death of his spouse. While he's basking in that joy, he also deals with his mother's battle with cancer.

GOT TIL IT'S GONE told from the first person point of view, deftly portrays the character's wittiness, his love for family and friends and his eagerness to find a love of his own. The novel is fast-paced and Duplechan's writing style is refreshing with vivid accounts and colorful characters. Johnnie Rousseau is so endearing as an openly gay African-American male who offers no excuses or apologies for who he is and whom he loves.

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