NOW A SHOWTIME LIMITED SERIES STARRING MATT BOMER, JONATHAN BAILEY, AND ALLISON WILLIAMS - A searing historical novel set in 1950s Washington, D.C.--a world of dominated by personalities like Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, and Joe McCarthy--and infused with political drama, unexpected humor, and heartbreak. - From the acclaimed author of Watergate and Up With the Sun "Crisp, buoyant prose." --The New York Times Book Review
...
Related Subjects
Contemporary Fiction Gay Genre Fiction Historical Literary Literature & Fiction PoliticalFellow Travelers targets both the Communist-and-gay-friendly people that support the rights of groups without joining them. Sometimes, the supporters will not even admit their advocacy. This novel portrays an American Cold War government of many such leanings and secrets. In 1991 Estonia, at the American Embassy in Tallinn, Hawkins Fuller is at the close of his government career, ending as Embassy Deputy Chief. He receives...
0Report
This is the first book I've read by Thomas Mallon, even though I already own "Bandbox". I will be certain to read it now and probably all the rest. I was very young during the time this novel covers; but I find it fascinating. The novel has peaked my interest in Washington as a city. I've been there before; but now I really want to visit again to delve into the city. Even though it would probably be impossible to separate...
0Report
Thomas Mallon is known for his historical novels (DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN, HENRY AND CLARA), so the fact that his new book, FELLOW TRAVELERS, takes place during the rise and fall of 1950s McCarthyism makes sense for his oeuvre. This is the tale of uber-WASP Hawkins Fuller and his hapless, devoted working-class Irish boy toy Timothy Laughlin, whose government job fuels both Laughlin's passion and Fuller's pity. Set against the...
1Report
For anyone who lived through the Joe McCarthy era and followed politics, this book is a wonderful read. The characters, real and imaginary, are described in vivid detail, from the McCarthy committee and entourage to gay journalist Joe Alsop, to LBJ. The political and social aspects of this part of the plot seem very authentic. It reminds me of that other chronicler of Washington politics in the 50s, Allen Drury. All of...
0Report
This is a story of love in the time of McCarthyism. Anyone who loves history and gay relationships will appreciate this book, although the ending is quite sad. Hawkins is a State Department up-and-comer who meets and assists Fordham-novice Tim. From both of their jobs they are intimately involved in the McCarthy hearings of the 50's which author Mallon details with authentic but not overwhelming detail. What works best...
1Report
It's always fun to see our favorite books on the screen. But sometimes, the best literature gets adapted before we've had the chance to read it. Here are thirteen new or upcoming book-to-screen adaptations. Order your copy of the source material so you can read before you watch.