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Set in London across a single life altering summer Isaac interrogates masculinity and queerness in the digital age and offers a fresh take on desire and intimacy adolescent obsession and dangerous first love After inexperienced seventeen year old Isaac loses his virginity through a dating app a disappointing yet addictive experience he spends his final months before university escaping into a dizzying new world of casual sex with forgettable men This all changes when he meets twenty eight year old Harrison at a party Isaac is immediately infatuated by the handsome charismatic artist but while they grow closer his sense of self becomes increasingly hazy Harrison s demands shift constantly and after Isaac tries everything to prove his worthiness he must take a hard look at his ideas about love sex and men and his relationship with himself A powerful coming of age story for our times Isaac is perfect for fans of Outline Of My Lover by Douglas Martin What Belongs to You by Garth Greenwell and 100 Boyfriends by Brontez Purnell Explores the vulnerability of growing up as a modern gay man and the thrilling tensions of power desire and shame in queer relationships Isaac thinks sensitively about masculinity its potential for softness beauty and brutality Scenes from this novel have lingered in my mind for months after reading it Lily Lindon author of Double Booked and My Own Worst Enemy Isaac by Curtis GarnerThank you to NetGalley and Verve Books for this ARC Isaac is the coming of age story of our central character Isaac who lives with his mother and stepfather in London Isaac is gay in his last year of sixth form and has recently started hooking up with other guys via Grindr This is also how he meets Harrison who he quickly develops feelings for and a relationship with. Isaacle This book truly knew how to hit you right in the guts showing us all of Isaac s struggles in a way you cant help emphasising with and unfortunately relating to He deals with body image and mental health issues an upset in his family life and an abusive relationship with a significantly older man This is the kind of book that I really wish I would ve been able to read when I was around the same age as Isaac is in this book and I m glad that it exists now for others to read who may be in similar situations It doesn t shy away from showing the negative side of things rather than just glamourising the lifestyle Isaac chooses to lead in the beginning of this book I really cherished the way Isaac s relationship with his mother and his best friend were described and the author did a wonderful job of showing how having a support system can really make all the difference Overall I think this was a lovely emotional read and I really hope that the right people are able to find this at the right time in their lives and feel comforted seeing themselves and their experiences represented Isaac by Curtis Garner behold the best book i ve read this year so far set in london across a single life altering summer we are introduced to 17 year old isaac who loses his virginity through a dating app as he spends his final months before leaving for university escaping into a world of casual sex with forgettable men this all changes when he meets 28 year old harrison and isaac is immediately infatuated this book follows them both as they grow closer but as harrison s demands shift constantly isaac tries everything to prove his worthiness to him even when his sense of self becomes increasingly hazy he is then forced to take a hard look at his ideas of sex men love and his relationship with himself. Isaac ai holy shit it s been a while since i read a debut as powerful poignant and polished as this and i know it s one i ll keep coming back to time and time again this book is absolutely phenomenal in all aspects of the word curtis has done an incredible job of creating such a real relatable character with isaac that you can t help but imagine yourself as him as you read it s so refreshing to be reminded that your lived experiences as a gay man are shared and you re not alone in them issac is an absolute masterclass in storytelling and i am completely charmed by the writing in this it s so beautiful poetic visceral and not a single word has been wasted on the page I instantly fell in love with this book from the first few pages and i m excited to rave about it every single day until and after it s out i can already sense this being a HUGE hit and I will make it my sole mission to ensure it thrives as i adored it that much this is one that i know will stay with me for a very very long time truly remarkable extremely grateful to verve_books once again curtis_garner for sending me an early copy the feeling of discovering a book so special that hasn t even hit the selves yet will never ever get old and i can t thank you enough Isaac by Curtis Garner 3. Isaacle 5 Isaac by Curtis Garner This is such an excellent debut it is so compelling I literally read it across a 24 hour period You are flung into the world Isaac is beginning to explore without any hesitation and I love it It is so easy to fly through this book The prose is very accessible but not to the point it is plain or dull London would always be his home but it made him feel so self aware it lacked any sort of provincial comfort and nobody felt young because panicked ambition was so ubiquitous making everything feel shallow and selfish and scary as if time and space were different there. Isaac bruce So here is what I found most enticing this world we are introduced to isn t one I know and yet there were instances where due to the high standard of writing and story telling you are so immersed that it feels almost relatable I know of it through other peoples told experiences I have queer male friends who have informed me of the horrors of these dating apps but as a queer woman these experiences are not at all personal to me And yet Isaac s experiences resonate so strongly with the reader It s fab. Kindle sac I love the exploration into queer identities in this some of the conversations that are had between characters are so typical it s almost amusing He looked at her once in a life that felt like it was perpetually changing those around him who didn t change took on a new significance. Isaacinstruments I ve tried to keep this shorter than usual to not blab on but or less I think this is an excellent novel and I hope when it is published in November it does incredibly well Isaac by Curtis Garner Some books for no rhyme or reason just connect with you feeling like portals This was one of those books Every time I opened it up I was consumed inside of it Maybe for relatable themes maybe for the consistent plot or maybe it was simply a great book Or maybe it was Maybelline There was good writing descriptive in the right ways This sort of genre being written from within the mind of the protagonist while also being a 3rd party is the style that always captivates me Sometimes I wish it had gone deeper and displayed certain emotions in a straight forward yet still poetic kind of way as I fear some people might not appreciate the book if they don t connect to its themes I always would ve liked insight into H s motives and thoughts but I understand why that lacked Overall though great read and I m looking forward to seeing how sales and reviews come through once it publishes A huge recommend to those who grew up queer with feelings of self doubt Isaac by Curtis Garner
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An instant 5 star for me No questions about it I m genuinely amazed that this is Curtis Garner s debut novel I couldn t put it down and found myself reflecting on it long after I finished The writing is exceptional capturing Isaac s emotional journey so vividly I could feel his struggles with self worth and the way he sought validation in his relationships It brought me back to my own transition from adolescence to adulthood evoking the pain and uncertainty of that time along with the all too easy tendency to lose oneself in someone else. Isaac kappy What I loved most was the authenticity of the characters especially the relationship between Isaac and his mother Their journey of self discovery as they navigate new chapters in their lives felt so real and relatable This book is destined to become a queer classic and I can t wait to follow Curtis Garner s journey as an author and see what he brings us next Isaac by Curtis Garner Isaac is a coming of age novel about first relationships obsession and finding who you are over a summer Isaac is seventeen and is just finishing school waiting to find out if he ll get a place at his chosen university He starts using an app to find men for sex but when he meets twenty eight year old Harrison at a party he is suddenly infatuated and their relationship takes over As Isaac feels and that he cannot please Harrison and pushes away the other people in his life he has to ask himself difficult questions about what is really good for him. Isaacdle This is a novel about queer growing up in the modern age without focusing too hard on the digital elements to distract from the timeless story of unhealthy relationships and self worth It is set over a summer but moves quite quickly through it and the ending gives enough space to going beyond that time to see how Isaac moves forward rather than just ending on a turning point without resolution I liked how tender the ending is not some romanticised perfect ending but showing signs of Isaac finding ways to keep growing and know that the summer isn t the start and end of everything Alongside this there s also Isaac s relationship with his mum which also faces turbulence but ultimately is always safety for Isaac to return to The writing style is straightforward and the general vibe makes the book feel like the next step to growing up capturing adolescence and mistakes darkness and tenderness. Isaac bruce There s some difficult topics explored in the novel like toxic relationships abuse and body image which are worth being aware of going in and in particular it shines a light on some of the ways the modern world has impacted these things without being entirely focused on apps or social media for example Isaac s body image issues are based on real life than because he s seeing a lot of Instagram posts or something It captures that moment when you think you re an adult but really you re still very much working out who you might even be and how others might see you and ends with hope Isaac by Curtis Garner 5 AD PR PRODUCTAn unforgettably raw and poignant read This has to be one of the easiest five stars ever I endured all the emotions with this read from a beaming smile to the shed of a tear Garner has orchestrated an unequivocally beautiful debut that had me tenaciously turning the pages. Isaac guerendo Isaac is a tender contemporary queer coming of age piece of literary fiction which reads phenomenally well Encapsulating adolescence masculinity and modern gay culture Garner immerses you into a story which is incredibly thought provoking. Elon musk biography walter isaacson ebook Isaac is a seventeen year old who discovers a gay dating app loses his virginity and experiences countless meaningless hookups before meeting the charismatic twenty eight year old Harrison Whilst Isaac s infatuation grows his sense of self diminishes and he must take a look at his ideas of love sex and his relationship with himself. Isaac gym segmentation fault I think everyone can relate to Isaac or an aspect of his life and I felt a real connection to his character In fact the story felt so real that I forgot that I was reading a novel I wanted to shout at Isaac during his highs and lows with his excitement of meaningless hookups craving the attention of society and men followed by that ugly realisation of unworthiness. Isaac newton A huge thank you to verve_books and queer_novels curtis_garner for this beautiful proof copy of Isaac publishing the 28th November 24 I cannot wait for the world to experience this must read novel Please check out the trigger warnings Isaac by Curtis Garner Full review coming soon but I just have to leave a quick review to say how incredibly phenomenal this book is I consumed it within two days Isaac is poignant poetic heartbreaking addictive and oh so glorious. Isaac hayes Scenes from this book will stay with me forever Bravo to the author on crafting something sublime compelling and inspiring Isaac by Curtis Garner i took my time with this read despite it being under 300 pages in part because of my reading slump but mostly because of the novel s emotional weight it s hard to believe this is a debut i mean isaac reads like an established booker prize winning novelist so if this is the starting point i can t wait to see how garner s writing progresses isaac is a story about flawed people doing flawed things chasing highs and seeking pleasure no matter the consequence in the best way possible i can t think of a single character i like apart from moya and karim but that s the odd charm of this book it s very humanising harrison is truly a terrible terrible person i d love to climb through the pages of this book and give him a proper decking garner knows his characters inside and out letting their respective personalities shine without blending into one another a feat that is oftentimes hard to perfect with each word you can feel his passion ooze something i ve been missing from my most recent reads besides the characters the visceral emotive nature of this book was enough to leave me audibly gasping and the way garner approached topics of abuse eating disorders sexuality and was done with great sensitivity i don t wish to spoil too much but i am so grateful to verve books for allowing me to read an advanced copy isaac by curtis garner out november 28th 2024 Isaac by Curtis Garner., Book isaiah nkjv I thought the point of being queer was to reject all these toxic notions invented by the people who oppress you, Isaac bruce Garner takes you on a life altering and buoyant journey of self discovery through love naivety and heartbreak spanning one summer in London and I loved this book: Isaac mizrahi I m going to be thinking about this award winning novel well it s not won an award yet but just you wait for a very long time