Dreyfus Affair: Love Story

by Peter Lefcourt

Book Overview

Consider the possibilities: In the middle of a pennant race, a team's star shortstop falls in love with his second baseman. Which is exactly what happens to Randy Dreyfus, the best-hitting,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060975598
• ISBN13: 9780060975593
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Grand slam love story

"The Dreyfus Affair" follows the painful, often humerous coming out of baseball star Randy Dreyfus. A seemingly happy marriage is thrown a curve ball when Randy suddenly starts to appreciate the teams short-stop for more than his athletic acumen. Randy's struggle with his heretofore never acknowledged homosexuality, is both funny and unsettling. Avoiding his wife, visits to a psychiatrist, the reaction of the media, teammates and corporate sponsors, not to mention a lover who came to terms with his own sexuality long ago, are issues which the author has deftly brought togther. The politics of their relationship is the very heart of this always engaging love story. Lefcourt's accomplishment here is that he is able to communicate so many relevant issues without overburdening what is essentially a romantic comedy. Rarely has anyone been able to field so many serious topics so entertainingly.

what a great story..

i've never been much of a reader, but i finished this book in two days; a record by far for me. not only is this book a unique and touching love story, but it also has numerous, funny bone tickling laughs. i couldn't help but smile many a time. Lefcourt is a great author, and he truly made me feel a great deal of emotion for all the main characters. this is gonna make one hell of a movie.. i highly recomend this book. wow wow wow.

This book really rocks

I'm from Germany and I had the great pleasure to read 'The Dreyfus Affair'. An American friend recommended it so I decided to read it.It was absolutely awesome. It was as a 'ride', I laughed, I was angry about the reactions of 'The Power That Be' and it touched me deeply to see these two guys struggling with their feelings. The story was honest, I was able to believe what I read. Yeah, I could see them acting that way. I had to stop myself reading that book in one session - I wanted it to last longer, because I loved it that much.The book was not only entertaining, it was a whole lot more.....

Instense male love story

Wow, a love story between two ballplayers. I was intrigued by the basic plotline when I first heard this book was coming out. Years later, I still think its an incredible book, complete with humor, believable characters, and two guys who are intensely in love with one another. You do not have to be gay to love this book!

A "Major League" love story!

I never thought I would be interested in a story about baseball players! This love story uses its setting to great benefit, it helps to define who these guys are. At an age (mid-twenties) when most guys would not have much to lose professionally by coming out, these ball-players are already well into their high-paying and very public careers. The weight that this adds to what is at its core a love story is not crucial, but very valuable. I loved this book and could not put it down. I wanted so much to keep the feelings I got from the book with me that I bought what can only be described as its soundtrack album, Frank Sinatra's "Songs for Swinging Lovers". Every time I listen to the CD, I think of Randy and D.J. and it makes me happy!