OnlineBookClub Review. "Simon’s Mansion by William Poe is a stunning portrayal of the life of a gay man raised in the conservative rural town of Sibley, Arkansas." ~Miriam Molina
Official Review: Simon's Mansion by William PoeReport this postPostby Miriam Molina » 23 Nov 2019, 01:13 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Simon's Mansion" by William Poe.]
3 out of 4 stars
As a young boy, Simon fantasized that he came from the faraway planet Zenon. That was because he had strange desires which were different from those of his friends. Even at ten, he was attracted to boys. At eighteen, he decided to abandon his Christian faith and his small-town life and join the Moonies, thinking that their Unification Church will cure him of his “queerness.” However, even after marrying the bride Reverend Moon chose for him, Simon felt the same. Opting to accept his sexual identity, he left Moon’s church and moved to Hollywood, flourishing in a career in film distribution. That’s where he met Thad who became the love of his life. They had a tumultuous relationship, though, for both were addicted to cocaine.
Both Simon and Thad had undergone re…
3 out of 4 stars
As a young boy, Simon fantasized that he came from the faraway planet Zenon. That was because he had strange desires which were different from those of his friends. Even at ten, he was attracted to boys. At eighteen, he decided to abandon his Christian faith and his small-town life and join the Moonies, thinking that their Unification Church will cure him of his “queerness.” However, even after marrying the bride Reverend Moon chose for him, Simon felt the same. Opting to accept his sexual identity, he left Moon’s church and moved to Hollywood, flourishing in a career in film distribution. That’s where he met Thad who became the love of his life. They had a tumultuous relationship, though, for both were addicted to cocaine.
Both Simon and Thad had undergone re…
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