The Book of David
by Jean-Luke Swanepoel
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Pub Date Jan 30 2025 | Archive Date Jan 31 2025
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Description
A gut-punch record of what remains when an imperfect relationship between two men comes to an abrupt and tragic end. A tender exploration of longing, memory, and regret, and ultimately of love at its messiest.
When Leon Jonker meets David Hale, David is naked on a San Francisco beach. Six months later, they meet again and begin a relationship which will end with David’s death. Leon, unsung novelist, retreats to South Africa and there attempts to write David out of his system. But falling in love with David—loud, vulgar, and uninhibited—was easier than falling out of love is proving to be. The firsts, Leon discovers, come to mind much easier than the resentments, the recriminations—the rest. There are two sides to the story of every relationship, and somewhere in between lies the truth.
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9798218472269 |
PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 160 |
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The Book of David by Jean-Luke Swanepoel is a raw, poignant exploration of a tumultuous relationship. Through Leon Jonker's reflections and David Hale’s journals, Swanepoel captures the complexities of love, loss, and memory with a powerful emotional depth. The narrative’s honesty and introspection make it an unforgettable read.