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"Blackouts" by Justin Torres is a novel that delves into the intertwined lives of a young man and a dying soul named Juan Gay in the desert. Through the lens of a book called "Sex Variants: A Study of Homosexual Patterns," the story explores themes of memory, storytelling, and the impact of history on personal narratives. Torres weaves together accounts of queer subjects from the early twentieth century, revealing the power of reclaiming forgotten stories and challenging the erasures of the past. The book is a bold exploration of art, love, and the transformative potential of storytelling.

Pages

321

Publisher

Granta Books