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When Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man first appeared, it shocked many with its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in maturity. Isherwood's favorite of his own novels, it now stands as a classic lyric meditation on life as an outsider.

Welcome to sunny suburban 1960s Southern California. George is a gay middle-aged English professor, adjusting to solitude after the tragic death of his young partner. He is determined to persist in the routines of his former life. A Single Man follows him over the course of an ordinary twenty-four hours. Behind his British reserve, tides of grief, rage, and loneliness surge―but what is revealed is a man who loves being alive despite all the everyday injustices.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ FSG Adult; Reprint edition (June 11, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374533873
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374533878
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.47 x 8.2 inches
Reviewer: Nicholas Fenell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Review is on service, not quality of book.
Review: First off- this book is incredible. A great read that centers on disenfranchised grief and many relatable moments of loss that one experiences throughout the day, some time after the death of a loved one.That said, I am extremely disappointed in the condition of my "new" book as sold by LA Bookshelf. The front cover had waxy, dirt/film on it, with visible grime around the fore edge (side opposite the spine). Pages 54 and 55 were stuck together with a sticky brown substance. It has been a week since I formulated a complaint to the seller and I have received no feedback. I don't want to return the book as I enjoyed reading it and will continue to re-read in the future. I try to see about a partial refund because the condition was falsely advertised as new. For a refund, the only option I can find is to send the book back to Amazon and get the refund, which I do not want to do.A disappointing experience overall with the ordering - on the polar opposite extreme of how well-written and enjoyable the actually book is. Five stars for the book, one star for the seller LA Bookshelf.

Reviewer: Christine S.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Poignant Read
Review: A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood is a poignant story about loss, homosexuality, and a time period that served as a transitioning point for the country.Positives- I love that the novel takes place in a 24 hour period; so much happens and is addressed in just one day! Politics, education, age, sexuality...- Isherwood was groundbreaking- credit must be given for his decision to address a topic that was for more taboo than it is today.- Isherwood's control of language is exquisite without being over-the-top.- The stage of grief George is at is captured so well; the point where one is trying to forget but is still definitely mourning.Negative- The only real aspect of this book that I thought was a bit trying was that with Charlotte; I understand the parallels and contrasts being made between she and George, but it just didn't seem to necessarily mirror the significance of the other events during his day. Personal preference, I think.Great, quick read.

Reviewer: athena blitz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: such a pleasant read
Review: This story and its characters were so well developed and the descriptions rich and believable! I felt as if I weere reading a description about my own life. I loved the ending- which is rather rare. Kudos to A Single Man.

Reviewer: Michael Roof
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Tiny unreadable pocket version
Review: The movie was great, so I thought I would read the book. This "hardcover" book is a tiny pocket version that would be most unpleasant to read. I did note that the story was told in the first person present tense, which is a technique that I personally do not like.

Reviewer: Tyson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sad, Intelligent, Greatly Moving Novel
Review: After hearing the buzz about the upcoming movie adaptation I was excited to read anything that was considered great in the gay fiction genre, and how happy I am that I did! I must admit I'd never heard of this book or its acclaimed author, which makes me sad. Irsherwood's prose is so poignant and intelligent I don't see how he isn't more well known.A Single Man all takes place in a day, some time after George's lover has died. Isherwood describes everything very honestly, making no attempt to romanticize anything, and presents everything with blunt accuracy. Though the novel is short, there is a lot that happens during this one day with George, even if most of it is in his mind. Personally I'm very interested in how the movie is going to be done because so much of the novel is the thoughts of George, and there aren't a lot of scenes per se. Every written word is brilliant and beautiful, however. If you are in college, teach college, or have been in college you will relish the detailed descriptions as George teaches his class and goes about the campus. Like I said, this is a very intellectual novel, and if you are only interested in sweeping romance or blockbuster scenes, this isn't the book for you. It is smart, but not hard to read, though, so even if you are one of those people, I think it'd be hard not to enjoy the heartbreaking honesty. It is about love, it's about life, it's about hardship, it's about society.. I really can't justify how good it is in a review, except that I assure: you will gain something from reading this book. Whether you are gay or straight, male or female, or anyone in the world, it is powerful and you will feel moved by it.

Reviewer: Jessica Sullivan
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: a deeply moving novel, life-affirming in its own melancholy way
Review: A Single Man begins with prose so painfully and exquisitely beautiful that I re-read the first couple pages a few times in a row. George, a gay middle-aged English professor in the 1960s, is grieving the loss of his lover, Jim.He gets up. He goes to work. He visits his best friend Charlotte for dinner, and finishes out the day with a surprising encounter with one of his students. The entire slim novel takes place over the course of this one day.Though the middle parts of this book are notably less poignant than the beginning and end, there is such profound elegance in the opening pages and final third that I feel awed by it as a whole.Isherwood digs deep into the tender heart of existential loneliness with a character who longs for meaning and connection amid the cruel indifference of the world.A Single Man is a deeply moving novel, life-affirming in its own melancholy way.

Reviewer: Dalton
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A beautiful and moving work of literature
Review: I read this book shortly after coming out in high school and it (along with the Tom Ford movie) stayed in my consciousness for years. I was eager to reread it now and was delighted to find it help up wonderfully. Isherwood’s prose is direct, even curt, while still offering imaginative and wholly original visuals. George is a perfect encapsulation of the rigidity felt by so many gay men for decades, centuries even, being unable to live their authentic selves while mourning internally the loss of youth, love, and a future. Emotionally raw and uncompromising, A Single Man is a beautiful and moving work of literature.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The print quality is good. As for the book itself, it's amazing. Funny and grim at the perfect times, with a great balance of the two.

Reviewer: KTas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Classic timeless novel! I recommend watching the movie as well. So happy to have read this book.

Reviewer: Susan M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Classic book. Engaging. Love. Read the book first then watch the movie with Colin Firth & Julianne Moore

Reviewer: winemouse
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: ,,A single man" erzählt die Geschichte des homosexuellen Universitätsprofessors George Falconer.Mittlerweile alterstechnisch im Herbst seines Lebens angelangt und etwas verloren im Kalifornien der frühen Sechziger kämpft George sich seit dem plötzlichen Tod seines Lebensgefährten durch den Alltag.Der einzige Tag, den der Leser mit George erlebt, zeigt viele seiner Empfindungen, Gedanke, Schmerzen und Lebensumstände. Es ist schmerzhaft und zugleich unglaublich intim, mitzuerleben, wie ein Mensch alleine den Lebensabend verbringen muss, der so komfortabel mit dem Partner geplant war. ,,A single man" bringt das so intensiv und ehrlich herüber, wie man es kaum woanders erlebt. Man durchlebt mit George die Alltagssituationen, in denen er nur noch ,,stoisch" funktioniert, aber auch die, wo er ernsthafte Versuche anstellt, sich aus dem melancholischen Trott zu befreien - sei es durch Alkohol, Gespräche mit einem jungen Studenten oder das Treffen mit der besten Freundin.Und doch fühlt man genau so wie George, wie verspottet sich ein zu tiefst betrübter Mensch fühlt, wenn sie Welt sich einfach weiterdreht, ungeachtet von dem, was man durchleben muss. Und doch nimmt man aus Georges Gedanken und Erfahrungen etwas für sich selber mit, das seltsam erbaulich ist.,,A single man" ist eine großartige Charakterstudie, die ihresgleichen sucht.

Reviewer: Silvia Rizzo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: E' uno dei romanzi più belli che abbia letto da molti anni a questa parte. Denso e drammatico, tocca temi di grande importanza, come l'omosessualità, la società americana degli anni '60, la malattia, la difficoltà di elaborare il lutto per la perdita di persone care, l'insegnamento e il rapporto allievo-maestro, giovane-vecchio, il vivere lontano dalla patria ecc. Scritto con tale perfezione che alcuni passi sono da antologia. Ricco di dialoghi molto vivaci co n acuta caratterizzazione dei personaggi: era stato concepito all'inizio come sceneggiatura per un film. Il film che ne ha tratto Tom Ford tradisce il romanzo aggiungendo elementi non pertinenti. Il romanzo vuole essere a mio avviso anche un omaggio all'Ulisse di Joyce: come quello si svolge tutto nell'arco di un giorno, come quello fa larga parte all'inconscio e la scena di George, il protagonista, seduto sulla tazza del gabinetto all'inizio della sua giornata è una voluta allusione al modello. L'edizione Vintage è elegante e maneggevole.