![]() I experienced the indifference of the government and the ignorance of a society, as well as the terror, loss, and friendship of Yale, Charlie, Teddy, Julian and the rest of the men living through the spread of AIDS as fully as though I were really there. Makkai scooped up a stretch of time and place and carefully and respectfully held it out for a reader to dive into. It has followed me around for the last two weeks while I was reading it and, still now that I’m done, is constantly on my mind. I don’t think I really have the words to talk about this book. On the other hand, the story brings us to Paris in 2015, where we follow our other main character, Fiona, as she tries to outgrow her past in 1980s Chicago and reconnect with her daughter. ![]() ![]() ![]() A story split between two times, The Great Believers on one hand delves deep into the AIDS crisis sweeping Chicago in the 1980’s through the eyes of Yale and the gay men and friends that make up his chosen family. ![]()
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