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The topic itself, sexuality, makes the potential of this book high; however, I felt Marion's narrative, which was "shared" (I'd say there was more focus on her narrative) with Patrick- the other lover of the policeman, was the least interesting and had undertones of irritating self-loathing and slightly narcissistic tones(or at least self-obssessed) that felt over indulgent. There were times during her telling where I would say to myself, "I get it, move on, this is boring." Although the novel did pick up steam when the chapters switched narrators. It was Patrick's perspective where I felt more connected, more emotionally invested and where there was more to be learned (in my opinion). I thought the book in itself was a courageous attempt to discuss an important issue, which needs more narratives told from a more personal and emotional lens- to see the implications in one's life in multiple and oftentimes unnoticed ways that an outsider would not pick up on... I just didn't fall in love with either Marion or the policeman. Both seemed too one dimensional. With that being said, I still found it a worthwhile read.


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Excellent book, tragic love story.
I loved this book, interesting concept, well written and compelling. Only thing missing was the policeman's point of view, but I guess that's half the point.
Enjoyed the read, a great human interest story about peoples careers and the emotions expierienced along the way, and marriage with a difference.
A poignant book of love, on a controversial subject. A really good read.
I really enjoyed 'My Policeman". Loved the way the story is told from the point of view of both the main characters. I didn't give it 5 stars because I fround the character of the policeman to incipid. (Especially at the end.)
Well written, but with odd shifts in POV. A sad story that left me heart broken, angry and a little proud of the narrator.
Set in Brighton, England, in the 50s, this book explored an area which I suspect is not often covered and as such it offered a really interesting and sensitive look at the difficulties that faced gay men in an era when the closet ruled as well as covering the difficulties of a wife who very mistakenly married a gay man.
The topic itself, sexuality, makes the potential of this book high; however, I felt Marion's narrative, which was "shared" (I'd say there was more focus on her narrative) with Patrick- the other lover of the policeman, was the least interesting and had undertones of irritating self-loathing and slightly narcissistic tones(or at least self-obssessed) that felt over indulgent. There were times during her telling where I would say to myself, "I get it, move on, this is boring." Although the novel did pick up steam when the chapters switched narrators. It was Patrick's perspective where I felt more connected, more emotionally invested and where there was more to be learned (in my opinion). I thought the book in itself was a courageous attempt to discuss an important issue, which needs more narratives told from a more personal and emotional lens- to see the implications in one's life in multiple and oftentimes unnoticed ways that an outsider would not pick up on... I just didn't fall in love with either Marion or the policeman. Both seemed too one dimensional. With that being said, I still found it a worthwhile read.