LGBTQA Group Books discussion

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So many revelations from Charles and the diary. The first page of the book makes more sense now when Will talks about transport maintenance men working in the Underground and, "how their occupation depended on our travel." Will's grandfather earned his status (occupation) by prosecuting Charles for being gay (our travel).

How did you like the scene where Will comforts James after being arrested? Will says, "I kissed away the tears..I found him very slightly repellent." (page 257). I wasn't surprised that James turned down sex with Will. He knows the attraction he has to Will is not reciprocated.

Colin! Turns in James but not Will. How does that make James feel? I liked how Will is trying to frame Colin.

Interesting that Will can have partners on the side but Phil can't. Will's surprise encounter with Arthur showed intensity. Perhaps the feelings he has for Arthur go beyond sex.

So much hurt and pain in many lives, over many years, for being gay. Now Will knows his family's position is built on gay persecution.