Books like Halfway home by Paul Monette
Halfway home is a novel by Paul Monette that follows Tom Ahaheen's journey as he struggles with AIDS and reconnects with his estranged brother Brian. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic, the novel explores themes of identity, illness, and the struggle to come to terms with one's past and present.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Paul Monette
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