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Second Son chronicles the relationship between Matthew and Mark, both young gay men living with AIDS. The novel delves into how the disease reshapes Mark’s connection to his family, offering a candid look at the challenges faced by gay men within the family structure during the AIDS crisis. Robert Ferro, known for works such as The Others, The Blue Star, and The Family of Max Desir, delivers a penetrating and heartfelt narrative that reflects the terror and resilience of the era.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Robert Ferro
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