Books like Hornito by Mike Albo
"Hornito" follows Mike Albo as he travels back to his childhood home, wrestling with memories of growing up gay in 1970s suburbia while confronting the chaotic realities of modern New York. The narrative unfolds through Albo’s vividly imagined, self‑deprecating voice, balancing bawdy humor with moments of vulnerability and yearning for love. Alongside a satirical look at suburban expectations, the book celebrates the resilience of a gay youth navigating cultural change and personal growth.
Albo’s recollections are presented with a mix of outrageous irony and genuine pathos, offering readers an intimate portrait of a man who oscillates between flamboyance and introspection while chronicling his quest for identity and connection.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Mike Albo
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