from Johnny1978

This is an uninspiring read from an interesting writer. It comprises two novellas featuring Ricky and G-man - lovers and chefs who grew up together in the ninth-ward (the roughest area in New Orleans - as the author never tires of reminding us). Ricky and the distractingly named G-man endure the ...

from anderlawlor

Two weirdly gripping novellas about a pair of gay chefs in New Orleans, with lots of great work detail (one of my favorite things). In the first, Gary & Rickey are teenagers in love, working the line at various diners. In the second, sixteen years later, they have their own restaurant. I want to ...

from HenryG

The real gem here is the first novella, _The Value of X_. It's a revelation. Brite has always been a gifted writer, but here she captures a developing romantic relationship between two young men better than any other book I've read. The second story is a fine addition to the Ricky and G-Man saga.

from HenryG

The real gem here is the first novella, _The Value of X_. It's a revelation. Brite has always been a gifted writer, but here she captures a developing romantic relationship between two young men better than any other book I've read. The second story is a fine addition to the Ricky and G-Man saga.