The Book of Daniel by Patrick C. Notchtree [Limebury Books, March 19, ], I was intrigued to see how the author would deal with the subject matter. You see, most writers shun the topic of adolescent and teen sexuality, even though they know it exists from having lived through it. Therefore, to pretend otherwise is like ignoring the proverbial elephant in the room—the one with pink wings and yellow polka dots. Fortunately, Patrick Notchtree chooses not to demure from it in characterizing the sexual relationship between Simon and Daniel as being both natural and wholesome. To them, it is the evolution of a friendship that includes both the emotional and the physical; no secrets withheld, and no holds barred.
But The Secret Catamite is so much more than just a story of physical love. Given these two bookends, it is not at all surprising that Simon finds solace, comfort and a measure of security in Daniel.
The Clouds Still Hang Series by Patrick C. Notchtree
These may not seem like notable occasions now, but in the late s, early 50s, these were as good as it got for simple folk. For the full story click on the title link. Based on that unfounded hearsay, the school bus driver spoke to the school principal, the school called Family and Child Services who called the cops. Their father had intervened and given them a time-out and told them to stop rolling on the floor. The FACS worker decided to call in police.
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Shortly after, late one afternoon, the Smiths got a call from the Niagara Region police officer saying they were going to arrest Bobby at school the next day. He is, after all, just a year-old. Bobby was forced to move out of the family home — away from Mike. The visiting hours when Mary and John can see their son have been limited, and Bobby has limited access to other children.
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They certainly do in Niagara. Sweet, but rather plodding in places. I liked the development of the relationship, but the story was lacking something. The title and the cover are terrible. Had I been paying for an eBook on the day I downloaded this, I would never have bought it. The negative connotations and the grainy artwork are inexcusable and for that alone, a star was lost. This cover should never have been brought into being. I was surprised by the story beneath the ugly cover.
The writer has personality and this comes across in the voice of his characters. It is about 'schoolboy' love--in that both the main characters are just on the cusp of adolescence. I think it's an honest book, although some of the phrasing was worrisome insomuch as an indication of the mental state of the author. Yes, children experiment, but this had an eerie sense of the voyeur in certain parts and what could have been innocent and truthful was somehow sinister with paedophilic undertones. Another star lost, I'm afraid.
I plowed on through, simply because unfinished books are my biggest pet hate. I wish I never bothered, honestly. The negativity of the title is carried on in the author's perception of sexuality and what being gay is. He seems to think that change is possible--indeed, he starts the book by practically declaring himself an ex-gay. I believe this book has been withdrawn from the Kindle Store. That's a good thing--it means you will not have to read it. It feels a bit harsh to be critiquing a book that is free but I'm going to anyway as buried within this title, is a great story that just needed a good editor to remove the parts that do nothing but get in the way of that.
Unfortunately, this include the title which has no reference within the text I could find , the cover which could be a reference to the unclothed wrestling but which just looks wrong , the opening chapter, and most oddly of all, what I can only presume is the author's own des It feels a bit harsh to be critiquing a book that is free but I'm going to anyway as buried within this title, is a great story that just needed a good editor to remove the parts that do nothing but get in the way of that. Unfortunately, this include the title which has no reference within the text I could find , the cover which could be a reference to the unclothed wrestling but which just looks wrong , the opening chapter, and most oddly of all, what I can only presume is the author's own description of his work, which just doesn't describe the nature of the book at all although it may have more reference to the latter parts of the - paid for - trilogy.
Don't get me wrong there is a lot to like in what is described as a fictional biography, yet some of that is completely lost in the author's use of a third person narrative in a tale of one person's childhood, that is just crying out to be told in Daniel's own voice. The relationship between the two main characters is very nicely done - despite what the product description implies there is less than two years age difference between them - while the descriptions of a time long gone, are very picturesque, with some nice detail thrown in.
Overall his book is well worth reading, as the story within it is both rewarding and entertaining, you just have to ignore the rest. Just ignore the pre-amble and enjoy the story. This is an OK book, but the title and cover are so misleading. The author seemed to believe that it was all terribly controversial, based on the introduction, but it was really pretty tame.
I don't even understand why he mentions pedophelia in the blurb. In most states, even statuatory rape requires more of an age difference. As a coming of age story, it is prob This is an OK book, but the title and cover are so misleading. As a coming of age story, it is probably realistic but not terribly original.
It is a story about kids experimenting with sexuality and homosexuality in a hostile environment. The writing is fairly solid, but the overwrought intro to what was essentially a couple of kids playing doctor and moving on to a sexual relationship unbelievably normal behavior soured me. I wouldn't recommend this book to teens, not because it is sexual in nature, but because it attaches shame to normal behavior.
Sexual play among peers is not pedophilia. Kids exploring each other in the woods are not catamites. I do get that some people will be horrified by the sex scenes, but it is the voyeuristic element adults experiencing children sexually that is the issue, not the behavior the book seeks to relate, which the author seems to feel were shameful. I have just finished reading this book, this beautifully written book, there were some reviews about it being about child abuse, paedophilia.
Its not, its a story about 2 young boys that form a beautiful friendship, that goes into a tale of their sexual awakenings. Not only does this book remind me of my childhood, but I can see it in friends and relations long story! In some ways it reminds me of The Catcher in the Rye, same but very different if you get my meaning.
The Book of Daniel
The only downside of this book, that the other 2 parts are not available at the moment. I have googled search the author, and it looks like its his first book, Follow anything this guy writes, this book is a classic. I was also very leery of this story due to the title and cover. But due to other reviews I decided to give it a try. This is a beautifully written story about two boys growing up and learning about love.
They discover true friendship and sexual love with each other. Some people may argue this is wrong but the truth is most children experiment to some extent their natural physical growth. The back bone of the story is how their friendship evolves and how they take care of each other. I will certa I was also very leery of this story due to the title and cover.
I will certainly purchase the next volume. At first I was going to recommend changing the title, but that is what made me look at the book to begin with. If it had a safe boring title I probably would have passed by.
I hope others will take a chance and read about Simon and Daniel. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
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