Description
Experience a striking journey through love, loss, and artistic self-discovery with 'At Certain Points We Touch.' This captivating queer romance novel unravels the intricate layers of a decade-long affair between our narrator and Thomas James, igniting profound emotions against the vibrant settings of London, San Francisco, and New York. The narrative begins at dawn on February 29th, tying the poignant memories of first love to the promise of renewal and revelation. With an electrifying mix of passion and pain, this debut by Lauren John Joseph promises not only a tale of romance but also an intense exploration of identity, betrayal, and the wild artistic life. Perfect for readers seeking an essential read that has been touted as a stone-cold masterpiece, it's no wonder that the book has been celebrated by Esquire, Stylist, Sheerluxe, and Foyles as one of the top books of 2022. This trade paperback edition contains 384 pages of gripping storytelling and insightful character study. Suitable for those who appreciate literature that delves deeply into the queer experience, 'At Certain Points We Touch' is more than just a book; it’s a profound statement on what it means to be young, passionate, and lost. Immerse yourself in this razor-sharp coming-of-age story and witness the debut of a remarkable new literary voice that will resonate with readers worldwide. BRAN NEW condition ensures that you receive this essential addition to your bookshelf in perfect shape, ready to inspire your own explorations of love and creativity.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526631336
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 384
Description:
SELECTED FOR STYLIST'S FICTION YOU CAN'T MISS IN 2022 - 'AN ESSENTIAL READ'
NAMED AS A BOOK OF 2022 BY ESQUIRE, STYLIST, SHEERLUXE AND FOYLES
'A stone-cold masterpiece by a shocking new talent' OLIVIA LAING
'Pure delight ... A queer romance novel like no other' TATLER
It's four in the morning, and our narrator is walking home from the club when they realise that it's February 29th the birthday of the man who was something like their first love. Piecing together art, letters and memory, they set about trying to write the story of a doomed affair that first sparked and burned a decade ago.
Ten years earlier, and our young narrator and a boy named Thomas James fall into bed with one another over the summer of their graduation. Their ensuing affair, with its violent, animal intensity and its intoxicating and toxic power play will initiate a dance of repulsion and attraction that will cross years, span continents, drag in countless victims and culminate in terrible betrayal.
At Certain Points We Touch is a story of first love and last rites, conjured against a vivid backdrop of London, San Francisco and New York a riotous, razor-sharp coming-of-age story that marks the arrival of an extraordinary new talent.
'Lauren John Joseph writes with such wit, glamour, and style! I haven't read a book that so powerfully evokes what it's like to be a wild young artist among other wild young artists since the Bright Young Things' TORREY PETERS, author of Detransition, Baby
'Lauren's debut novel is so excitin
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526631336
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 384
Description:
SELECTED FOR STYLIST'S FICTION YOU CAN'T MISS IN 2022 - 'AN ESSENTIAL READ'
NAMED AS A BOOK OF 2022 BY ESQUIRE, STYLIST, SHEERLUXE AND FOYLES
'A stone-cold masterpiece by a shocking new talent' OLIVIA LAING
'Pure delight ... A queer romance novel like no other' TATLER
It's four in the morning, and our narrator is walking home from the club when they realise that it's February 29th the birthday of the man who was something like their first love. Piecing together art, letters and memory, they set about trying to write the story of a doomed affair that first sparked and burned a decade ago.
Ten years earlier, and our young narrator and a boy named Thomas James fall into bed with one another over the summer of their graduation. Their ensuing affair, with its violent, animal intensity and its intoxicating and toxic power play will initiate a dance of repulsion and attraction that will cross years, span continents, drag in countless victims and culminate in terrible betrayal.
At Certain Points We Touch is a story of first love and last rites, conjured against a vivid backdrop of London, San Francisco and New York a riotous, razor-sharp coming-of-age story that marks the arrival of an extraordinary new talent.
'Lauren John Joseph writes with such wit, glamour, and style! I haven't read a book that so powerfully evokes what it's like to be a wild young artist among other wild young artists since the Bright Young Things' TORREY PETERS, author of Detransition, Baby
'Lauren's debut novel is so excitin