Un/Common Ground edition by Arielle Pierce Literature Fiction eBooks
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Jamal just wants to be happy. Escaping a repressive country, he has come to Saratoga Springs to attend university. Jamal’s freedom, however, is an illusion, for even thousands of miles away from his homophobic father, he dares not act on the feelings he has for the local barista.
Matt feels like his life has stalled out. His dreams of being an artist are being sucked away by the reality of life, and now he works in a coffee shop and wishes things could be different.
When Jamal receives news that a gay friend back home has been hurt in a hate crime, he flees his apartment, oblivious to the rapidly worsening weather. A blizzard strands him at the local coffeeshop, where Matt, the man he’s been pining over for three long years, happens to be working.
Helping an elderly neighbor home through the storm is enough to break the ice, but is their growing attraction enough to convince Jamal to break faith with his family back home? As Jamal and Matt struggle to find some common ground, the cultural differences between them work to pull them apart. Torn between his family and his heart, Jamal is faced with a choice break free of his family’s expectations, or lose his chance to find happiness with Matt.
Un/Common Ground edition by Arielle Pierce Literature Fiction eBooks
Story was slow moving at first. Took a while to hold my interest. However, things started moving along fine once Matt got Jamal out of the blizzard. Once it came time for them to become intimate it where it took a nosedive for me. I understand how ignorant and hateful society in general can be, and much more so where Jamal was from, but there was absolutely no excuse for him not to have been tested during his time in the States. He was worried about the test results possibly showing up on his Visa or passport? And this was someone close to graduating college? And what if he was afraid of being tested? He could use computers to do anything else he wanted, including Skype his sister, but couldn't do simply online research about AIDS testing, not even for his own peace of mind? Also, Jamal told Matt that back home he would have to watch his every word and move, feared being followed, and that men couldn't just meet up. But he hadn't been with any girls, so who had he all that unprotected sex with, because he wasn't a virgin either? And in the end, Matt actually produced his test results, Jamal's was just word of mouth. Sorry, but I lost all sympathy and trust for this kid after he told Matt it would be okay for them to have unprotected sex, BEFORE happening to mention that no one had ever used a condom with him before. On a random note: if he was Asian, why did he and his family and best friend all have African/African American names?Product details
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Un/Common Ground edition by Arielle Pierce Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Didn't hate it, but didn't love it. I could tell you what was coming all the way through. Except for a real eyeroller thrown in for added short-lived drama. Had just read a similar story, so that might have clouded my judgement, but don't think so.
It's a sweet story with some information about a country that's just terrible if it's true - which it most likely is (. But Matt and Jamal are sweet - but the ending wasn't really a complete one because there's still the question of whether Jamal will go back to his country or stay in the States
Well written, a nice story, just gave you too many questions, not enough answers. Could have developed the characters more. There were years and years of build up to meeting and a very short span after officially meeting. then the end. Just left me wanting too much more.
A story that pulled me in and kept me there with Jamal and Matt from beginning to end I was so disappointed when it ended because I could have read about them all day and still want more, I was angry, sad, happy, scared and thrilled while reading this story and I hope there will be more about Jamal and Matt in the future.
This was a wonderful little story that I couldn't put down. The author did a great job of balancing the perspectives of Matt and Jamal, two characters who see the world (and relationships) quite differently. I appreciated the bumps in the road throughout this story because they were simultaneously realistic and unexpected. I'd recommend Un/Common Ground to anyone looking for a quick, light romance that's grounded and believable (and perhaps to someone who might just want to see the world a little differently).
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story Un/Common Ground! Arielle, I absolutely enjoyed the story line, the characters, and the real names of actual places. Many times throughout the story, I found myself wondering what bad could come from the family in Kazakhstan. I kept thinking "is Jamal's family going to somehow find out that Jamal is gay and have him killed?" Of course, I hoped I was only reading too much into the story. I hope the other stories from Arielle Pierce are as grabbing of my interest in gay, m/m romance and m/m beginnings. I also hope that A. Pierce later decides to continue with this story line so that I can learn whether or not Matt meets Jamal's sisters. I'm curious to see what would happen if Jamal tells his mother, father and other seemingly homophobic family members that he is gay. I hope his father doesn't wish death or instigate death for Jamal as he wished for Jamal's childhood friend whom was attacked on his walk home in Kazakhstan.
Ms. Feinstein's character was a doll. She was feisty and spoke the truth with Matt. I have had friends and family members that have treated me with such respect and I must say I truly appreciate the complete honesty. I loved the relationship and openness Jamal had with his sisters and the cousin with whom he shared his gravely dangerous secret (if he still lived in Kazakhstan). From personal experience, I know the guilt and shame I felt as a gay young man. I was uncertain of my significance and felt like no one would ever love me. Though reassurances from friends and family (and some strangers), I learned that any man would be honored to love me. I was glad that Jamal allowed himself to be loved.
I was not upset by the shock and fear associated with the topic of AIDS and testing for the disease. I began to panic when the topic came up in the story. I was glad that after Jamal was confronted with the question about whether he had ever been tested or how often, he was honest with Matt. I was proud that Matt was respectful of himself and of Jamal in that Matt refused to have anal intercourse with Jamal without using a condom. I have read too many stories about bareback sex or sex without condoms and was pleased that even in the heat of the moment, Matt was mindful enough to slow down and think with his brain and not with his penis. The STD conversation was introduced after the oral sex but in enough time to stop the mood.
I'm not going to kill the ending. So, please enjoy the story.
This has been a great story to read during the cold night's of winter, snuggled up by the fire sipping earl grey mixed with a wee bit of whisky.
Matt and Jamal are great characters. I fell in love with them both. Matt, the barista and Jamal the cute Kazakhstani collee student living in New York. I also loved Mrs. Feinstein, the sweet elderly Jewish lady with her sage advice. I recommend reading this story. I know I enjoyed reading it immensely.
Story was slow moving at first. Took a while to hold my interest. However, things started moving along fine once Matt got Jamal out of the blizzard. Once it came time for them to become intimate it where it took a nosedive for me. I understand how ignorant and hateful society in general can be, and much more so where Jamal was from, but there was absolutely no excuse for him not to have been tested during his time in the States. He was worried about the test results possibly showing up on his Visa or passport? And this was someone close to graduating college? And what if he was afraid of being tested? He could use computers to do anything else he wanted, including Skype his sister, but couldn't do simply online research about AIDS testing, not even for his own peace of mind? Also, Jamal told Matt that back home he would have to watch his every word and move, feared being followed, and that men couldn't just meet up. But he hadn't been with any girls, so who had he all that unprotected sex with, because he wasn't a virgin either? And in the end, Matt actually produced his test results, Jamal's was just word of mouth. Sorry, but I lost all sympathy and trust for this kid after he told Matt it would be okay for them to have unprotected sex, BEFORE happening to mention that no one had ever used a condom with him before. On a random note if he was Asian, why did he and his family and best friend all have African/African American names?
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