Description
A respected academic and devoted family man, David Munro seems to have it all—until the night reveals a second life lived in secret among the “Gardens of Spain,” where gay and bisexual men gather. As his relationships, friendships, and sense of self collide with the expectations of polite society, he is forced to confront what he truly wants and what he is willing to risk. Witi Ihimaera’s sharply observed, emotionally candid storytelling traces the precarious boundary between desire and social mores, capturing the humor, anger, and tenderness of contemporary gay culture. With its blend of intimacy and social insight, this novel asks how identity survives when public respectability demands silence.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Group New Zealand, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2010
304 pages
ISBN: 9780143203940
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Nights in the Gardens of Spain by Witi Ihimaera.