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Boy Culture: A Novel (Paperback)

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"A smart, delightfully lubricious confessional." --The Village Voice

"An unapologetic, take-no-prisoners comic novel...I loved Boy Culture." --Robert Rodi, author of Fag Hag and Kept Boy

"A startling debut. Erotic, insightful, and deliciously funny." --Lars Eighner, author of Travels with Lizbeth

"Matthew Rettenmund is a clever and witty new writer." --Greg Johnson, author of Pagan Babies
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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (December 15, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312145535
ISBN-13: 978-0312145538
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,281,640 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me, July 23, 1999

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I can't believe there are people who did not like this book. Not only did I read it, but I was wise to how short it was and read some parts over and over because I dreaded coming to the end of it. It is sad and funny and a very quick read that left me screaming "SEQUEL!" at the end of it. In an age where writers are struggling to stand out with impressive and long-winded stories, this was simple and entertaining. But it's simplicity is not a flaw. In fact, I wish more novels were written this way - unassuming and unpretentious. Matthew Rettenmund's writing is like a kick in the nuts, and I mean that in a good way. It grabs you and doesn't let go.

I read this on a plane while returning from a vacation in Los Angeles, where I spent a lot of time in West Hollywood, watching men dance around each other, pair off and return the next night just as unfulfilled. He put this into words so well and I'm amazed he isn't world famous by now. I plan to read this at least two more times. But don't listen to me ramble on about it. Scroll back up the page and order it. Go! Go!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Hmm. Really don't know about this one., March 13, 2000

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This book has a very promising plot, but what would have been a unique, insightful view of relationships (romantic and otherwise, gay and otherwise)is really undermined by humor that falls short of its mark--and not to mention an annoyingly self-satisfied main character, who goes through the entire story learning absolutely nothing from his experiences. Isn't change what fiction is all about? It doesn't happen here; no one undergoes even a smidge of self-discovery. If anything, the only thing that changes is the living arrangements. What's the moral then? That gay men are sex-starved and one-dimensional? How bleak.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Forced attempts at wit fail, January 16, 1999

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It is like being around someone who is constantly trying to prove he is funny and witty, but is very not. I finished it because it only because it was so short. The "wry" observations come off like forced, posed, self-conscious attempts to write good.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The book is soft porn, easy to read and mindless.
Matthew Rettenmund's rendition of a gay triangle in which Mr. X (probably himself)--a wily hustler--has a dilemma. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Carlos T. Mock

5.0 out of 5 stars Boy Culture by Matthew Rettenmund
It's always an hard task to write a good novel from a very good movie, and I think that most of the time you like one of them, the novel or the movie, but not both. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Elisa

3.0 out of 5 stars A good read
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. X tells himself he's only in the hustling business because the money is good, but the few repeat customers he's retained over the... Read more

Published 16 months ago by J.M. Snyder

4.0 out of 5 stars Confession of a X
I was expecting a dull, written book. But I could not put the book down. It was very entertaining. I thought that X gave a very good view why he acts they way he does. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Pyramus James

4.0 out of 5 stars BOY CULTURE
I FOUND THE MOVIE VERY ENJOYABLE AND INTERESTING. I WOULD RECOMEND THIS TO ANYONE THAT HAS THE LIKING FOR YOUNG MEN IN THE EARLY 20'S.

Published on October 30, 2007 by LOGAN HEATH JAMES McCREE

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Sexy
While smart and funny, this book is also incredibly moving, just like the movie. You'll be both turned on and weeping by the end.

Published on May 21, 2007 by Marina Kushner

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy, funny... and Really Quite Moving
I saw the film at the Palm Springs International Festival -- it was the gala film. And I loved it! The director talked about the novel and I was really intrigued. Read more

Published on February 6, 2007 by C. Pilafian

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Read..
I've been on a reading streak where I've been reading pretty much any book I can get my hands on. This book nearly killed it. Read more

Published on September 8, 2006 by Chris Colman

1.0 out of 5 stars Tedious
Few things are more tedious than suffering the imagined cuteness of others. Or in this case, imagined cute writing. Read more

Published on October 1, 2005 by Ezra Pound

1.0 out of 5 stars Unimaginative and pretentious
This could have been written by a homophobe. The writing is perhaps adequate...the story is lacking and the characters predictible. Nothing of value, in this book.

Published on September 29, 2005 by George Kirk

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