The Gay Place: Being Three Related Novels Audiobook

" Often mentioned here, in Austin, Texas, as being the quintessential historical representation of modern Texas politics. It's not nearly as dry as that sounds, since modern Texas politics can be fascinating; The Gay Place is so well-crafted it would be worth reading just for the novel aspect. "

" Interesting character insight into LBJ if you believe Fenstemaker was based on Johnson. The three stories are woven together exceptionally well, and it still really captures the spirit of Austin, Texas. "

" About Texas poiltics, culture and shenanigans (read: LBJ)in the 50-60's. I wasn't there but he makes it sound like god-damned good time. "

" Best novel on American politics bar none. Brammer was a press secretary for LBJ in the 1950s, so he knew very well what he was writing about. "

" Make sure to read the edition with the brilliant introduction by Don Graham. "

" Brilliant political portrait, easily on a par with All the King's Men. "

" Maybe the best political novel ever written. Rich, scintillating, shocking -- and informed by exeperience. "

" This is essential reading for anybody interested in American politics/society. Sort of like watching The Wire in the 1950s. "

" This book is vivid and very well-written. It was, in fact, a bit hard to read at first for those very reasons. But it's a real classic, full of color and verve. Made me a bit more aware of / cynical about politics. "

" This book paints a clear picture of how in politics there is no such thing as a healthy, committed, noble relationship in any sense of the word. Yes, this is what I took away from this book! "

" About Texas poiltics, culture and shenanigans (read: LBJ)in the 50-60's. I wasn't there but he makes it sound like god-damned good time. "

" This book is vivid and very well-written. It was, in fact, a bit hard to read at first for those very reasons. But it's a real classic, full of color and verve. Made me a bit more aware of / cynical about politics. "

" Interesting character insight into LBJ if you believe Fenstemaker was based on Johnson. The three stories are woven together exceptionally well, and it still really captures the spirit of Austin, Texas. "

" This is essential reading for anybody interested in American politics/society. Sort of like watching The Wire in the 1950s. "

" Best novel on American politics bar none. Brammer was a press secretary for LBJ in the 1950s, so he knew very well what he was writing about. "

" Make sure to read the edition with the brilliant introduction by Don Graham. "