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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 A classic gay teen love story Sep 26, 2009
This is truly a classic and beautifully written piece of gay literary art. I wish it (and books like it) had been available to me when I was on the verge of coming out in the late 1960s.
CODY is the somewhat revised edition of the author's earlier and once rare book, CLICKING BEAT ON THE BRINK OF NADA. As a title, CODY probably works better ;-)
The story is the bittersweet tale of two teen boys who, after starting out as friends, quickly come to love each other very much. Unfortunately, they feel that love for one another - deep as it is - in different ways even though they do eventually share a sweet and romantic sexual intimacy.
This is a great book for adult men who (via some great, evocative writing) want to revisit their adolescent years; but further, it's almost a "must" for gay, bi and questioning teen boys.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
A gem of a novel Aug 27, 2008
I'm an avid reader of gay novels and read just about all of them as soon as they come out. Most of them I forget about sooner or later but this one stays with me. it's a real gem of a novel and unlike any other I've read in so many ways. I rarely read a book more than once but I've read this one six times just to spend more time with the characters. definitely recommended.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Coming of Age May 26, 2008
Hale, Keith. "Clicking Beat on the Brink of Nada", Book Surge, 2007.
Coming of Age
Amos Lassen
When I first moved to Little Rock and began reviewing, someone told me about Keith Hale being from Arkansas but I could find out nothing about him. Recently while browsing Amazon.com I came upon this recent book of his. After reading his biographical blurb, I see that there is much more by him that I want to read.
"Clicking Beat on the Brink of Nada" is a novel that takes you back to the days of adolescence when having friends is so important and how the world outside destroys those friendships. It is a tale of first love and how it is dealt with. Interestingly enough, this is a reprint of the book that was originally entitled "Cody" which I read years ago and was highly impressed by and it was not until I was one-third of the way through did I realize that.
The book is a well written and very believable romance and so much of it reminds you of your own teen years--they are a special time that we all go through and that stay with is forever.
The story is set in Little Rock and is about the relationship between Cody and Trotsky and shows the depth of emotion between the two teens. The reader cannot help feel what the characters feel.
The book is real and honest and if you want to read a coming of age novel, this is the one to choose.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
It's true: This is a classic coming-of-age novel May 02, 2008
From all the reviews I had read and the buzz I had heard, Clicking Beat on the Brink of Nada was presented as a classic gay coming-of-age novel. And it is, indeed. Well-drawn and well-rounded characters, wonderfully penned text that brings the people and locales to life, and a story that, in the end, is beautiful, tender and, sadly, heartbreaking. Like all great coming-of-age novels, this one is authentic, true-to-life and honest. No gimmicks nor dramatic license. I really connected with the lead character, the teen boy with the humorous--and foretelling--name Trotsky. His trials with coming out, first love, and how his mother's political views affect him and his family are written with great care. I loved this book, indeed one of the best coming-of-age tales you will ever find.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 What Can I say? Apr 12, 2008
This is probably one of the best books I've ever read. The characters felt so real, you were happy with them, sad with them. The progression of Trotsky and Cody's relationship from just friends to something romantic was very realistic, and sweet. I don't want to spoil the ending, all I can say is that I cried when I was done reading it! The book isn't cheesy or anything, and I couldn't put it down until I was finished with it. I can't stress enough, the characters are definately the best thing about this book. You feel their pain, you cheer for them, you feel like you've known them for ever. This is such a great book, just read it already! It deserves much more recognition than it has. One of my favorite books of all time!
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