A review by grayjay
A Boy's Own Story by Edmund White

3.0

The novel starts with our narrator, a 15 year old boy, in love with his 12 year old friend Kevin. Kevin instigates a physical relationship with the narrator, yet remains aloof emotionally while the narrator struggles with his homosexuality internally. It is the 1950s in the United States and homosexuality is much feared and little talked about. Through many adventures with men he encounters, our narrator explores his own sexuality, spiritual beliefs, and family values.

I found the first sex scene a little pornographic, which was startling; mostly because it was between a 15 year old and a 12 year old.

I enjoyed the elegance of White's writing - full of intelligence and wit..