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Tommy's Tale

Alan Cumming

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Oct 10, 2014 Robert Dunbar rated it liked it

"When you suck someone's cock for the first time do you ever gag just to be polite?"

Okay, so there were lines that made me laugh so hard I fell out of my chair, but it still took me forever to read this, mostly because I suspect it isn't really a novel, more like a "novelized" monologue play. And -- god! -- but Cumming would be brilliant in it. Just imagine. He could act out scenes (many of which take place in public toilets), do all the voices. I am SO there. ...more

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Dec 15, 2007 Christopher rated it really liked it

A very interesting take on growing up. The book often reminded me of growing up in the Rave culture of the 90s. The drugs, the late nights. Your family is your friends and the people you surrond yourself with.

And at some point we all came to the conclusion to change our lives, get out of the clubs, and start living. Grow up.

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Mar 29, 2015 Amy (folkpants) rated it liked it

I was a bit disappointed in this novel, because I love Alan Cumming so much. Unfortunately Tommy's tale was mostly about drugs and sex and eventually thinking he has grown up enough to commit to something. Cumming narrates the audiobook. His voice was entertaining even if the book was not. ...more

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