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| Author | Aaron Krach |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | Alyson Books |
| Publication date | 2004 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 1-55583-854-5 |
Half-Life is a novel by Aaron Krach, his first, which was published in 2004 by Alyson Books. Aaron Krach is a writer and artist who now lives on Manhattan 's lower east side The United States of America —commonly referred to as the English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of Literature or Information &ndash the activity of making information available for public view A hardcover (or hardback or hardbound) is a Book bound with rigid protective covers (typically of cardboard covered with Cloth Paperback, softback, or softcover describe and refer to a Book by the nature of its binding. Aaron Krach is a writer and artist who now lives on Manhattan 's lower east side It discusses young love, coping with death and the issues facing gay youth. In 2005 it was nominated for both the Lambda Literary Award and the Violet Quill Award. Lambda Literary Awards (also known as the "Lammies" are awarded yearly by the US -based Lambda Literary Foundation to published works which celebrate or
Plot introduction
Two weeks before high school graduation and the geography of 18 year-old Adam Westman's life is about to change dramatically. Many of the familiar landmarks will remain—his best friend Dart riding shotgun; the suburban house where he lives with his dad and younger sister; and the numerous on-ramps and off-ramps that connect him to his hometown of Angelito in the center of centerless Los Angeles. But when death and love, perhaps, arrive unexpectedly, Adam must learn that trouble sometimes has to rumble through a tidy world to make room for the kind of magical connections that make life worth living.
Literary significance & criticism
“Aaron’s writing glides like the camera in a Robert Altman ensemble piece, picking up and illuminating details to slowly, invisibly build a greater whole. There’s not a word, sentence or piece of dialogue out of place, or unnecessary, in this beautifully rendered meditation on human nature and relationships. ” —Gay Times
“Krach’s engrossing tale offers much insight into various worlds —from that of gay teens who chill in 7-Eleven parking lots to the emotional landscapes of loss and mourning to young, fresh love. Gay Times (branded as 'GT' is the United Kingdom 's leading Gay Magazine, for gay and bisexual men ” —Beth Greenfield, Time Out New York
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