Come This Way

Victor J. Banis
Regal Crest Enterprises (2007)
ISBN 9781932300826
Reviewed by Reina Santana for Reader Views (6/07)

As an avid reader, I am always looking for something interesting to read.  Recently, many of the books I read really didn’t offer anything new or exciting; then I picked up “Come This Way” and discovered gay fiction, a genre that I had never read before. “Come This Way” is a collection of the author’s short stories and excerpts.   The book includes a wide range of genres including romance, mystery, adventure and fantasy. Readers are taken to San Francisco where they encounter a gay young man with healing powers desperately looking for his evangelical father’s approval. Later in the book, you are transported to a farm and trailer where you witness young love and a depressing marital relationship.  Banis skillfully writes about complicated relationships and everyday life. His writing easily captivates the imagination and always leaves you wanting more.

Victor Banis is a wonderful storyteller.  He pulls the reader in within the first paragraph and doesn’t let go until the end.  “Come This Way” is a wonderful introduction to the author’s work and to gay fiction.  Readers looking to explore a new genre, or simply looking to read a book that captures their attention and imagination should pick-up a copy of “Come This Way.” 

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