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The Magnificent Sons

By: Justin Myers
Narrated by: Joe Jameson
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Two brothers. Two different journeys. The same hope of a magnificent future.

At twenty-nine, Jake D'Arcy has finally got his life just right. Job with prospects: check. Steady girlfriend: check. Keeping his exhausting, boisterous family at bay: check. So why isn't he happier?

When his confident, much-adored younger brother Trick comes out as gay to a rapturous response, Jake realises he has questions about his own repressed bisexuality, and that he can't wait any longer to find his answers.

As Trick begins to struggle with navigating the murky waters of adult relationships, Jake must confront himself and those closest to him. He's beginning to believe his own life could be magnificent, if he can be brave enough to make it happen.

©2020 Justin Myers (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Witty
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"Does exactly what it says on the tin: Magnificent. Funny, beautifully observed and moving." (Adam Kay, best-selling author of This Is Going to Hurt)

"Funny, beautifully observed and moving." (Adam Kay)

"Tales of the City for a new generation...smart, touching, razor-sharp one-liners, a life-affirming read... I fell utterly in love with it." (John Marrs)
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I've read more than a couple of LGBT themed books dealing homophobia and ignorance surrounding sexuality, towards a gay character. This is the first time I I can remember it being about bisexuality, and what bisexuals go through. I found myself feeling sorry for Jake, and the way he was often treated by his family. I felt like this book took a realistic approach (not a Disney one) to a young man who is still discovering who he is, and it's more than just his sexuality, but who he is as a friend and as a son, brother, etc. I'm missing a lot out about the plot intentionally because I'm not that skilled at leaving reviews without spoiling something. So I have tried to keep it broad and vague.
However, I enjoyed this story, and would recommend it for others.

Fun, realistic and important...

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So, I actually got this book because of the narrator and his work on a previous title but, I still really liked this book. I was actually pretty sad to see it end. definitely worth a listen and the narrator is A+++

sad to see it end

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Interesting to see bisexuality portrayed in its reality. I love Joe as a narrator. The story is enjoyable albeit sometimes uncomfortable, such is life.

I enjoyed the perspective

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Felt like the first act dragged out too long but there comes a point when the protagonist starts a journey of self discovery and there's some quite nice writing in there

Worth sticking with

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Really liked the characterisation in this book. Expertly brought to life by the audiobook. Would have liked more of the 'Harry' awakening at the end of the book.

Engaging characters

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