Review: A precious beautiful story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 14, 2011
This story was told with amazing and delightful simplicity. Ethan is not yet 18 and he works in the porn industry and as a rent boy. Jon, who's 28, sees him in a video and recognizes him as the 10-year-old son of a former lover.I think Jon does what most people with a heart in that situation would have done: remembering the gentle child he knew, he decides to meet him to make him re-think his life. What makes Jon more human is that, although he has a bit of a preaching attitude, he can't help feeling and acknowledging the attraction for the young and beautiful boy. I liked his inner struggle to come to terms with his attraction. I also liked that Ethan is a very nice young man, who has to find his way back to a normal life and the courage to pursue his dreams.The writing is beautiful and I loved Jon's voice, light, funny and understanding. You could really feel his affection for Ethan and what could have been creepy becomes sweet and truly lovely. I am often attracted to weird plots, questionable characters and creative writing, but I guess weaving a story that feels like a refreshing breeze is maybe more difficult.Highly recommended for true romantics at heart, who watch every re-run of Pretty Woman.