Clubbed

A Story of Gay Love: Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs

Sex. Drugs. Lust. Courage. Loyalty. Betrayal. Drag divas. Hustlers. Porn. Gogo boys. Anything is possible at the gay club scene. Even love.

Joey, fresh from the suburbs, gets involved in the gay club scene in Philadelphia during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He shares the stories of a diverse cast of characters, including his own special love story. Everyone at the club has a story, and every story deserves to be told.

©2021 Robert A Karl (P)2022 Robert A Karl

Great story , well told

A great read , well worth it . Narration was solid. Would recommend without hesitation. Would read again, or another work by this author

Beautifully told story...loved it!!

Clubbed A Gay Love Story
Trial, Tribulations, and Triumph
By Robert A Karl
Narrated by Curtis Michael

5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s
Highly Recommend

Ok..Firstly I'm going to say this right up front...my review is not going to do this book justice. I'm a simple person with a simple voice and I feel like I'm incapable of expressing my thoughts clearly...BUT...I know what I like and I know what's good and this book is both.

I listened to this book on audio and I'm so happy that I did because the way the author wrote this book is like your being told the story. Listening to Curtis Michael narrate the story felt like I just sat down with my bestie (that I hadn't seen in forever) and she/he was telling me all the neighborhood gossip/news and I was completely captivated by all the different people (coming and going), the sex, the drugs, the good and bad of every day life at and around Club Sanctuary. The main characters Joey (who is telling the story) and Henry fit perfectly together and are an intricate part in the Gayborhood. Not only do they have their gay bar/club that provides a safe place to other gay people in their community but they also try to help other businesses/people to make their way as well. There is just so many emotions you go through listening to the different people's stories. There is this one part (I have to mention) about Ruby and Rosetta 😭...I'm not gonna say what but that was seriously heartbreaking 😭😭😭!!

Needless to say I'm excited to start book two. I'm hoping for the audio soon so I can listen along with the book.

Ps: There are so many amazing reviews for this book...way better than mine...go read them and give this book/ series a try...you'll happy that you did!!

Engaging Story Professionally Narrated

Having already enjoyed reading this book, I wanted to read it a second time, so the audible version seemed like a good idea since I am old school and have never listened to a book before. The narrator, Curtis Michael, is a good story teller and his pleasant speaking voice enhanced the story.
This is an interesting tale revolving around the owner of a gay discotheque in Philidelphia during the late 70's and early 80's. Not only does the author describe the details of his life but also delves into the lives of the various employees and patrons of his disco. The many stories range from amusing to heartbreaking. Having lived through this time myself, I found the depiction of the characters and their stories so true to life as it was then, that I find it difficult to believe this to be a work of fiction!
I recommend this to anyone who enjoys stories of gay love, romance, friendship and GLBTQ+ history.

Interesting and kept me listening intently.

Clubbed was a story that read much more like an autobiography to me but I mean that as a compliment. The story seemed very real even though some of it also seemed a bit implausible. I enjoyed Curtis Michael’s performance of the story. He read it in a fairly matter-of-fact way but that felt perfect this book.

As a straight, white woman I can only imagine the horrors that the gay community went through during the time period of this story but I feel like this book, even though it’s fiction, gave me at least a little better understanding.

My only minor complaint is that I felt like the book ended a bit abruptly when listening to it so I went to the ebook and read over the last bit again and for some reason it no longer felt that way to me.

I appreciate that I was given the opportunity to listen to a review copy of this audiobook which was given to me by the author at my request. My review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.

LOVED IT!

I absolutely loved it! This book caught my attention from the very beginning and held it throughout the entire book. The narration was excellent. It will keep you entertained! This book has romance but mainly focuses on the lifestyle of a pre-AIDS community. The author did an excellent job with the character builds and plot! I look forward to reading more books from this author! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.