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In Sickels's second novel (after The Evening Hour), Brian Jackson returns to his traditional Ohio home in 1986 to battle AIDS. Once townsfolk discover why Brian is back, the taunts begin; Brian's little sister, Jess, is shunned at school; and people who were once thought of as friends become distant. A scene at the local swimming pool clearly illuminating the community's ignorance regarding AIDS is harrowing. Brian's family reacts to his illness with denial, mi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More