The Park Bench
The Park Bench by Henry Von Doussa, published by Clouds of Magellan in December 2021, is a poignant exploration of love and loss. This edition, comprising 134 pages, delves into the complexities of a relationship between Lennie and Dan, who have spent five years together before parting ways. Following their split, Lennie navigates the parks and streets, reflecting on their shared experiences and the emotional turmoil that ensues.
Readers will find a narrative that captures the essence of LGBTQ+ life, family dynamics, and urban existence. The story presents a raw and honest portrayal of Lennie’s journey as he confronts the realities of his past and the solitude of city life. Through evocative language and vivid imagery, the book addresses themes of longing and the search for connection amidst the backdrop of a bustling environment.
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Lennie and Dan have been together five years – five years of love and trouble. But they split up, and Lennie begins to trawl the parks, the streets, the night.
‘…von Dousa writes beautifully … with the cold water clarity of the unillusioned, unhurriedly and well.’ – WH Chong, Australian Book Review
‘…consistently edgy and evocative, and surprisingly poignant … a bold and uncompromising take on a subject that gets little fictional attention.’ – Cameron Woodhead, The Age
‘…sassy, mournful, yearning and clear-eyed … profound shared human moments … inescapable in its contradictions.’ – Joan Nestle, Traffic, Quotidian Queer
‘a powerful, bittersweet paean to that ‘shrouded community of strangers’ … a brutally honest … compassionate work … passages of sheer beauty and painful truth.’ – Ian Purcell
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