Plunket, Robert
Love Junkie
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811238472
- author:
- Plunket, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Directions Publishing Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13 x 2.3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, LGBT, Gay,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Love Junkie by Robert Plunket is a novel about a modern-day Emma Bovary, Mimi Smithers, who dreams of hosting lavish cocktail parties. After a party hosted for Mrs. Rockefeller goes wrong, Mimi falls into a deep funk. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Joel, a porn star, and becomes involved in his mail order business. This reissued edition of Plunket's cult novel explores the gay New York scene at the dawn of the AIDS epidemic, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who lived through this tumultuous time. As Mimi navigates her new life, she must confront her own desires and ambitions. With its vivid portrayal of 20th-century American culture, Love Junkie is a humorous and engaging read that delves into the complexities of identity and community. Published in 2024, this reissued edition of Love Junkie is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ fiction and the history of gay culture in the United States.
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