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When You Don't See Me
by Timothy James Beck
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Paperback
Publisher: Kensington
ISBN13: 9780758216861
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Being Invisible Is Nick Dunill's M.O. For nineteen years, he's been "the one who disappears" to his disapproving, Midwestern family. And now in New York City, a metropolis of anonymity built on not making eye contact, he feels right at home. Walking the streets of the Village, sneaking into dive bars, cleaning apartments, and trying to co-exist in a cramped apartment with his three roommates, Nick's trying to find his way without doing anything to put his wounded heart at risk, all the while wondering, "Does anything last?" But Nick's vanishing act is about to be challenged in ways he never dreamed. Little by little, he's being forced into the land of the living--into relationships and opportunities, love and sex, truth and acceptance, into the heartbreaking secrets of his past and the hopeful chances of his future. And the more visible Nick becomes, the more he realizes that in life and love, disappearing is not an option... "A book to get lost in."-Bay Area Reporter on Someone Like You "Funny and touching with wonderful characters."-The Texas Triangle on He's The One "A charming, humorously appealing tale."-Publishers Weekly on It Had To Be You
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| Youth vs. NYC |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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There must be dozens of novels, journals, blogs, etc. published every month about young people leaving home and taking on the daunting challenge of living in New York City. While "When You Don't See Me" works from this classic template and doesn't really break a lot of new ground, it's nevertheless a story with real substance and original characters. The writing is strong throughout and author(s) Timothy James Beck delivers an affecting and satisfying ending.
Nick Dunhill is the book's protagonist and it is his progress through a difficult year of newly declared personal independence, post 9/11 emotional upheaval and just plain growing up, that is chronicled in this book. The fact that Nick is gay is not an issue or particularly important in this progress except in his relationship with his family, whom he has left in Wisconsin. Of the several elements that come together nicely in the book's conclusion, nothing is more agreeable than the understanding that Nick reaches with and about his family--in particular, with his twin brother, Chuck.
This is a good read and recommended.
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| Dear TJB... |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I need a new book from you guys NOW!! I just finished When You Don't See Me. Needless to say, it was like saying goodbye to old friends until I get a chance to see them again. It wa sth enext to the last book in my "sure thing" stack...books I hold in reserve when I want to read something I know I will love. Books who's characters have spoken to me in such a way that I want to prolong their presence in my life. These are the ones I save for when I need a book I can just absolutely lose myself in and the characters seem like friends I want to see much more often than life allows.
I just read He's The One at the end of Chrismas break and I'm Your Man at the beginning of summer break and told myself I would not touch this last one until at least Christmas break. So much for resolve, huh??
What can I say?? While the older characters from the previous novels take a back seat to Nick and his group and it wasn't as lighthearted, I still left feeling just so very satisfied. Laughter, tears, surprise, even anger... these are the things I expeienced while reading this book. If you haven't yet read this latest entry from TJB, put down whatever you are currently reading NOW and read this book.
Thank you guys for yet another wonderful visit to the Big Apple. I suppose I'll go back and finish my book on Tennessee Williams now because any fiction I pick up now will surely pale in the afterglow of WYDSM.
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| Cool Cast of Characters to Hang Out With |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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This book seems deceptively light; Nick and his quirky friends have many wonderful interactions that are humorous and entertaining. Yet there is some serious emotional depth beneath the story in regards to 9/11 and its consequences on the family and friends of victims. The ending left some loose strings and felt a little artificial, but I can't fault the book as a whole. It's engaging and you won't regret having taken the time to finish it, even if it leaves you wanting a little more.
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| Unengaging |
| Customer Rating: 2 out of 5 |
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The plot was unfocused because it was uninteresting and vice versa. The prose hackneyed and unengaging. The characters cliched and tiresome. I doubt I would ever read another one of this collaborative author's work.
The gay theme had limited interest and it's only redeeming factor was that it was set in New York but the hero was hardly a Holden Caulfield.
It does not surprise me that the novel was published by a relatively unknown house and I would surmise that the few overly eager reviews are likely author plants.
Nevertheless, I don't regret buying it. It serves its purpose wonderfully stabilizing my lopsided ironingboard.
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| Good, But Forgettable |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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I have read several of the titles by this author. "When You Don't See Me" is an OK read. Not quite as good as "He's The One" but far better than "Someone Like You (see my reviews)." I will continue to read this writers work in hopes of an outstanding read as I think TJB is a good writer and capable of much more. This current title left me wondering why our lead character, Nick, was so invisible. He has a great circle of friends and a supportive family, but he didn't seem to accept himself for who he is...a nice, good looking guy, who really didn't have a care in the world. In the end a good read but not one I recommend very highly.
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