A gay novel about a gay relationship written by a gay man, fancy that! Seemed rare to me (and still does). So, off the bat, I appreciated this book before even reading the first sentence.
And the appreciation did not end there. The world Galt has created - the characters themselves (super developed, distinct, and intriguing), what they go through, how they speak to one another, what they're thinking - anyone could relate to it. These Words Are True and Faithful is absolutely timeless; a story about hard-won growth through intimate relations, as well as the consequences of avoiding such growth. Appearances are rarely as they seem.
Despite the familiarity of these themes, the novel opened up a brand-new world for me to explore. Not being a gay man, I felt I was looking into a microscope at something new and fresh, even though many of my friends are gay men in long-term relationships! This is not to say I was looking at the characters here as spectacles - Galt was able to bring me into each man's rich inner world in a way that felt new and charged, and very thought-provoking. Told from two perspectives, Ernie and Sam, we are in their heads as readers. We learn their insecurities, their faults, their concerns. I have never been in the head of a gay man before and it was great to get one author's honest take. Though these characters represent a facet of marginalized people, this story is not about any struggles with coming out or identifying as LGBTQ+. Obviously, there is some commentary here and there, as is only the reality of being marginalized, but the characters' inner turmoil is the kind anyone could suffer. Any commentary is woven impeccably into the plot.
Also, the feels abound. Galt has a wonderful minimalist style that keeps the quick pace going. His scenes are gritty, heartbreaking, redeeming, thoughtful, and more, all without unnecessary words or rambling glops of info. The scenes themselves show you everything you need to know.
In short, These Words Are True and Faithful is just a damn good story about people. It shows that, no matter what we have or where we're at in life, we all experience similar concerns and emotions. We all have weaknesses we're either running from or working on, and so we can all relate to one another simply as humans, despite any superficial differences.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019Format: Kindle
