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In Dennis Cooper’s "Closer," George Miles, described as physically beautiful yet strangely passive, is drawn into a whirl of interpersonal passions. One after another, his friends pursue him—seeking love, validation, or escape—from the ennui that underlies middle‑American life. The novel explores the intricate dynamics of desire, friendship, and identity in a setting where longing and emptiness coexist.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Dennis Cooper
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