Armistead Maupin: The Night Listener

[Anamnesis]

Just finished this book yesterday.

I loved it. The story was compelling, lacking any dull moments. Maupin's style is poetic without being indulgent and flowery. I can't recall if Tales of the City was written in a similar fashion, having read that several years ago. As great as this book is, however, I'm not sure how I feel about the ending. If anyone has read The Night Listener, what were their views on this?

 

[sofy60]

sounds great

Ill have to read it myself.

 

[Steph]

I've seen the film "The Night Listener" and really liked it. Is the book like the movie?

 

[Anamnesis]

From what I remember, mostly. The book did have more scenes between the main character and his father. I'm 99% positive his relationship with his partner was fleshed out more too. I guess the movie can be looked at as an abridged version of the book: drops "small" moments and keeps in the most important ones.