Providing a different view of life, whether gay or otherwise, Bob the Book is written from the point of view of a gay book, starting from his waiting to be sold in Greenwich Village, through used book bins, travels to conferences, his own loves and relationships, and the relationships of his owners and other books he encounters.
Vividly and accurately depicting events in history and relationships, such as relationships gone astray, unrequited love, and book burnings, this novel takes the users through events that might have already occurred to them, but in a different light. Reading almost like a soap opera with all the relationships, interactions, and events out of one’s control, Bob the Book takes the reader through a roller coaster of emotions ― hope, love, triumph, despair, loss, break-ups, and true love.
The personification of the books Bob encounters are true to life, and one can find any person’s characteristics or quirks portrayed appropriately. Depicting stereotypes and non-stereotypes of the gay and lesbian world, this book does not hesitate to go into any direction ― Orthodox Jews, leather, dangerous relationships, and even thoughts of suicide.
This is a valuable addition to any fiction collection, from young adult and up, as its perspective on life is new and fresh, and also provides an excellent example of personification of a non-living object.
Reviewed by, [s.n.]
