![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I will also add that a male writer probably couldn’t have written on this topic without the usual finger pointing, so I am glad that Erastes took up the challenge.Įvery aspect of this story is outstanding: A powerful narrative, vivid and believable characters, uncompromising drama, and a heart-grabbing ending, but for me the most compelling aspect was the insight Erastes achieved into the troubled soul of Edward Johnston-knowing the dangers, and yet pursuing his feelings for a comely 18-year-old student just the same. It is not that it doesn’t exist in abundance, it is just that no one wants to talk or write about it for fear of being labelled a pedophile. ![]() Part of my opinion is based on her gutsy decision to tackle the controversial topic of male adult-to-teen love. I have reviewed several of Erastes’ previous books, and in my opinion “Junction X” has to be her best effort yet. Who is the object of his passion? The teenaged son of the new neighbours. And first love, when it does come, hits him and hits him hard. The trouble is he’s been lying to himself all of his life. Story blurb: Set in the very English suburbia of 1962 where everyone has tidy front gardens and lace curtains, Junction X is the story of Edward Johnson, who ostensibly has the perfect life: A beautiful house, a great job, an attractive wife and two well-mannered children. In some ways this is a brave new frontier, sensitively and superbly written, and begging to be read both for enjoyment and contemplation. ![]()
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