The Swimming-Pool Library

I first read this in 89 back when I was 19 (young and innocent) and 2nd time around (old and cynical) I think I enjoyed it more. I've known a few people like the hideous Will Beckworth who surround themselves with people who think they are some kind of god, he quite likes his friends but gets bored of them easily , and will drop them at sniff of a quick shag in the bogs. The story of Charles Nantwich is the best thing about this book and offers a glimpse at the underbelly of gay life in early 2oth century Britain. 3.5 rounded up.