We Could Be So Good follows Nick Russo, who has actually worked his method as much as a reporting job at one of the city’s most significant papers. But the late 1950s are a hostile location for gay guys, so Nick understands not to let anybody near to him—brief encounters in dark locations is all he permits himself in order to remain safe, and he’s alright with that. That is, up until he fulfills Andy, who may simply be the most difficult individual to state no to. Andy Fleming’s paper magnate daddy desires him to take control of the family business, however Andy has actually never ever had any intent of following in his daddy’s steps. He’s hardly able to take care of his own wellness—how is he expected to look after a whole business? He’s sure his daddy will see simply how incorrect his intents are when Andy assures him he’ll operate at the paper, predestined to stop working. Except, Nick keeps assisting him out, revealing him the ropes, looking after him when he ruins or loses his secrets for the twelfth time that day. Their not likely relationship quickly hones into sensations that neither of them can reject—despite the fact that they attempt. What started as a difficult trick ends up being the very best thing that’s ever occurred to them.
My preliminary evaluation of this book was “I am but a mere puddle of emotions” and you understand what? I’m adhering to that, even weeks later on. Nick and Andy took my heart.
Nick’s grumpiness matched with Andy’s disorderly sunlight was an outright dream. Rarely have I seen such a genuine take on among the most precious tropes out there. Even when Nick was bad-tempered, you might constantly inform just how much he appreciated Andy and other individuals in his life that made him feel safe. Meanwhile, Andy’s disorderly sunlight energy made him so adorable, whether it indicated shaking your head when he loses his secrets or destroying when he understands simply just how much Nick desires him in his life.
Also, the pining. It was whatever which is originating from somebody who is extremely specific about their pining. But Nick and Andy’s POVs simply included a lot to their story and how they felt about each other. The stress and anxiety that features seeing your enjoyed one battle—whether that’s with their profession, their obligations, their loved ones, or the truth that they need to conceal their sensations from the world—was so present in this story and yet it was likewise imbibed with a lot hope and love and laughter that I couldn’t put this story down even if I attempted.
Cat Sebastian understands how to communicate the most complicated feelings in such visceral manner ins which it both makes your heart pains and offers you hope as these 2 guys connect to the other with the most tender, caring, and caring gestures.
It was likewise so remarkable to get a look into the newsrooms of the 1950s period. It rather actually was what I anticipated however a lot enjoyable to discover all the complexities, strategical preparation and problems that include following newspaper article that may make you as a press reporter a target in the eyes of the law (or well, greedy cops in this case). Nick is so enthusiastic about his job and discovering the fact that he in some cases puts a story above his own health and wellbeing which simply demonstrated how much he valued becoming part of altering the world for the much better, looking for the fact.
On top of that, this story includes a lot more—speaking about the risks of being queer because period, police officer cruelty, stuffed family relationships, approval and love from the corners you anticipate it the least, and the methods which queer individuals have actually watched out for and will constantly do so for each other. It’s a welcome suggestion that queer individuals and the defend equality have actually constantly existed, even if individuals didn’t (wish to) see it.
All in all, this book simply showed to be the ideal balance of cheerful minutes in between Nick and Andy while likewise communicating the psychological punches that include not having the ability to live (and love) honestly in the 1950s. Compelling, wonderful, and a terrific addition to the queer historic love category that’s not to be missed out on.
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Nick Russo has actually worked his method from a rough Brooklyn area to a reporting job at one of the city’s most significant papers. But the late 1950s are a hostile time for gay guys, and Nick understands that he can’t let anybody into his life. He simply never ever relied on conference somebody as difficult to state no to as Andy.
Andy Fleming’s newspaper-tycoon daddy desires him to take control of the family business. Andy, however, has no intent of running the paper. He’s hardly able to run his life–he’s never ever paid an expense on time, consistently gets lost en route to work, and would rather gouge out his own eyes than handle workplace politics. Andy consents to work for a year in the newsroom, understanding he’ll make an ass of himself and dislike every second of it.
Except, Nick Russo keeps saving Andy: revealing him the ropes, locating his secrets, releasing his tie when it gets stuck in the ancient filing cabinets. Their not likely relationship quickly hones into sensations they can’t reject. But what feels possible in trick–this vulnerable, tender thing in between them–appears doomed in the light of day. Now Nick and Andy need to choose if, for the very first time, they’re willing to eliminate.
