Hollywood Babylon

A touching, nostalgic coming of age story about self-acceptance. Recommended. This book is set in a neighboring city to where I grew up, set during my teen years, and with characters close to the age I was at the time, so on that level alone, it was a complete blast as the author does not skimp on place and pop culture references. On the other hand, I can't say how it would read for people unfamiliar with the suburbs of... Read Full Review

I really thought that this book was outstanding. Not only does it fully emerse you in the 80's and suburban Detroit, but what is most incredible about this book is how real the characters are. At times, you want to reach into the book and strangle Jack, the main character. In fact, with about a fifth of the book left I started yelling at the book, for real, shaking and yelling. Anyway, the relationships and characters... Read Full Review

First, a note to readers who may be turned off by the title: This book is not just about teens in high school band (for those not in the know, "band fags" has been used by kids in various cliques to describe all members of the high school band, not just gay ones). This novel includes a wide array of characters. As the old saying goes, "Never judge a book by its cover." That being said, "Band Fags" is a truly inspired title... Read Full Review

This book was so evocative of my high school days as a band fag. It was a compelling story, with great characters who I wanted to learn more about. I highly recommend reading this one.

Hilarious and angst-ridden, "Band Fags" is a wonderful trip down memory lane for those of us who came of age in the eighties, sort of a gay version of that fantastic television show Freaks and Geeks - The Complete Series. Especially if you came out and enjoyed / endured high school band - and the stigma that goes along with it, you'll love this. Am I, or am I not? All the intense soul-searching - Frank captures it in a... Read Full Review