
The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket
Weir, John's The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket (1989) is a gay fiction novel. Much of the action takes place in Europe and Manhattan. Readers will find themes of americans, patients, young men and gay men.
It has been published in 5 editions.
At about 277 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Lambda Literary Awards 1990 — Gay Debut Fiction (nominee)
- 🏆Lambda Literary Awards — Overall (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket?
The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket was written by Weir, John and first published in 1989.
What genre is The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket?
It is usually shelved as Gay Fiction.
How long is The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket?
The median edition has 277 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Lost Language of Cranes, Rat Bohemia and A Boy's Own Story.
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