
In One Person
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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John Benjamin Hickey
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By:
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John Irving
From the author of A Prayer for Owen Meany and The World According to Garp comes "his most daringly political, sexually transgressive, and moving novel in well over a decade" (Vanity Fair).
A New York Times bestselling novel of desire, secrecy, and sexual identity, In One Person is a story of unfulfilled love—tormented, funny, and affecting—and an impassioned embrace of our sexual differences. Billy, the bisexual narrator and main character of In One Person, tells the tragicomic story (lasting more than half a century) of his life as a "sexual suspect," a phrase first used by John Irving in 1978 in his landmark novel of "terminal cases," The World According to Garp.
In One Person is a poignant tribute to Billy’s friends and lovers—a theatrical cast of characters who defy category and convention. Not least, In One Person is an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the solitariness of a bisexual man who is dedicated to making himself "worthwhile."
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I thought the pace of the story was quick and succinct, and the narration was well done. Of course there are great characters, the hallmark of Irving.
Point of contention with a previous reviewer. A complaint was made about a sexual encounter between a younger and older person (trying not to be a spoiler), and that this "abuse of a minor" was the key issue, rather than gender issues. I would like to point out that the youger person was 18 at the time, but still living with parents. I don't believe this constitutes sexual abuse legally or otherwise.
Not his best, but pretty good nonetheless.
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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
No. I was not a fan of the reader.I AM a huge Irving fan, but not this book. I just finished reading Son of the Circus and Twisted River, I didn't now there was a new Irving out. I was so excited, and now disappointed.
I also decided I do not like audio books, I just fall asleep.
Would you be willing to try another one of John Benjamin Hickey’s performances?
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Loved this book!
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Being human is not strange
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Loved it!
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Great start, then got predictable and kind of dull
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Another great John Irving tale
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
Like most John Irving books I have read, the father of the main character is absent.Any additional comments?
Every time my husband walked into the room while I was listening to this book, it was during an explicit homosexual scene. I endured a little bit of good-natured teasing. Maybe I should invest in earphones.This book is an in-depth story about the coming of age and life of a bisexual man. It's interesting to hear about the point of view of a person whose experiences and feelings are so different from my own humble life. And yet, as a human being, he is just like the rest of us.
Listen in private. Not for homophobics.
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What made the experience of listening to In One Person the most enjoyable?
This book is read exceptionally well. Expression, cadence, intonation and characters are underlined exactly right. The book spans our society's view of sexuality, in particular, bisexuality, transgender and homosexuality, from the 50s to modern day. The attitudes, biases and development of society are skillfully woven into the tale. Irving's frank address of issues that are often whispered in secret is a refreshing breath of air.What other book might you compare In One Person to and why?
I might compare it to Cider House Rules. Irving does not shy from difficult topics.Have you listened to any of John Benjamin Hickey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
NoIf you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A story for education, tolerance and acceptance.Any additional comments?
a wonderful read. 5 starSo Good!
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Fantastic Narration! Good but not great story..
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