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Daddy Bears
by MCVT

Reviewer: Aditus
Status: Complete
Word Count: 6,284

I read this story because of its title—and because a friend recommended it.

In the beginning we learn about a young man’s abusive childhood and his way of coping with it: every time it gets bad, he sends his mind on a journey. He turns the knob of an imagined red AM radio, and immediately he visits wondrous places all over the world--the streets of Hong Kong, Paris, and Durbin... even the universe.

Selling bootleg CDs at the bus stop lands him in prison later. Because of an incident there, he requires the help of a nurse, a wide-chested, burly man famed for his brusque nature and professional efficiency. 

Afterwards, the young man enrolls in a community college, where he majors in the arts. While his art evolves he learns to speak eloquently with lines, colors, textures and shapes.... 

One day, a group of large men in leather visits the young man’s exhibition, one of them the big nurse from jail.  The nurse is recruited as a model. The two become casual friends.

This is a beautiful story written in poetic language, so it’s almost a painting itself. Parts of the story made me miserable, others made me smile—okay, giggle (I only say ‘earlobe’).  

Both characters are compellingly written; they became my friends, or at least acquaintances. (I wish) If I had to summarize the story as briefly as I can, I would say it tells of the awakening of an artistic soul and of a seeker conquering fear.

My all-time favorite list has another entry.

Category: Fiction  Genres:  Romance  Tags:  mature adult, gay, oral, light-hearted, psychology, 20th century, love  Rating: Mature