It started out strong-ish, but unraveled as it went along. A gay New Yorker completely self isolates after a bashing, and this all overlaps with 9/11.

I truly could not tell you the point of the novel. Other than maybe…our lives sometimes get completely upended anc it’s hard.1 Rob Lesher183 1 follower

I took books on the cruise that have been hanging on my to read shelves for a long time. This book is about trauma and isolation at the time of 9/11, but is not about 9/11. It was interesting, but so/so. Also, had this book in my gym bag for 5 years thinking I would read at the gym before I began to stream audiobooks. It was so messed up I actually recycled after cruise. Atrebs34

Met Robert Westfield on a trip to New York and came back inspired to read his novel. It's an interesting story about a man who, after 9/11 and becoming the victim of a sidewalk attack, basically shuts himself in and becomes afraid to go back out in public in a world that is out of control, or rather, where others control you and you lose yourself. The mysterious circumstances surrounding the attack played out but to a disappointing reveal for me. I did, however, enjoy his relationship with the real, and even the imposter, Sonia- his fame-seeking friend from Russian who s to start sentences with "And". An easy read for summer. New York - as in Sex in the City- is a character in the novel. If you've visited there, you would enjoy the weaving of NYC history into the story. Amy228 2

This is the first novel from Robert Westfield, an a good start at that. Telling the story of Andy Green, a man that is victim to a hate crime and locks himself away in this New York apartment out of fear. He eventually emerges to find that no one is who they say they are.

With a good voice, Westfield creates interesting characters, but focuses too much on the outside characters (and their improbable stories) when the focus should be on Andy's character and how he reacts to things. Westfield's writing and characterization are both enough that he doesn't need to rely on the gimmicks and hopefully his next novel does not. This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review Nancy277 3

It's March 2002, and Andy Green hasn't come out of his apartment in 6 months, since getting beat up by a couple of gay bashers before 9/11. But a phone call saying that his former lover has left a package for him at a Manhattan hotel spurs him out of his ennui (but not his paranoia) and he once again ventures out into the world. Whacky good characters, none of whom are what they initially seem, from Andy's Bible-beating mother to his close friend Sonja. Chris326 9

Author Robert Westfield invites us into the mostly harrowing but occasionally hilarious world of New Yorker, Andy Green, who takes refuge in his apartment after the events of September 11th and a gay bashing incident that leaves him injured and his future brother-in-law hospitalized long-term. Westfield presents a cast of characters that Big Apple and comic-novel fans a will appreciate wholeheartedly. Mark Bowman93 1 follower

Another fine novel in the genre of contemporary New York gay fiction writers. Well-constructed plot uses pathos, comedy and wit to explore the existential crisis and the delight of living in post-9-11 New York. A set of quirky, endearing characters find their lives intertwined and their bizarre back stories revealed in a series of coincidences bordering on melodrama. Relationships are exposed at the most raw level. Won a Lambda Literary Award a few years back. Heather73 13

Just finished reading this for the Brooklyn Bookclub for Women. I didn't end up going to the bookclub mtg(!) but tore through the book anyway. It was a very easy read even though really the subject matter isn't all that light. Definitely enjoyed it! However, I would rewrite the back cover copy if I were them. It doesn't at all do the book justice!definitely-recommend Tom Ledcke11 1 follower

Westfield took me on a similar jouney that Crime and Punishment did, in that he took me into this internal struggle that digs deep for meaning of self. However, Suspension keeps the reader hopeful with the lead characters humor and strength, supported by his family and friends.I can't wait for the his book to come out. MeriAuthor 1 book6

Westfield's debut is funny, engaging and unique; it also takes a really surprising turn, which impressed me because Westfield deftly handles both plot and language. I read this book in 2 days--once it hooked me I couldn't put it down! A great read!!!great-books Aaron33 2

This book is overly complicated and elaborate nonsense that goes absolutely nowhere. Kirstin1,757 20

I thought this was a great book. I loved how the lives of the characters were intertwined and vastly affected by miscommunication and misunderstanding. Greg527 6

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