Last Dance at the Discotheque for Deviants

About Last Dance at the Discotheque for Deviants

Set in Moscow in 1993, Paul David Gould's novel, "Last Dance at the Discotheque for Deviants", plunges readers into a Russia grappling with the aftermath of the Cold War and the Soviet Union's collapse. This period of immense change brings new, albeit fragile, freedoms, including the emergence of an underground gay scene. The story follows twenty-one-year-old Kostya as he embraces this new openness, venturing out of the closet to pursue his dreams of working in theatre and finding love, much like his idol Tchaikovsky. However, his aspirations lead to a tragic turn, impacting not only Kostya but also his mother and the two young men he loves, as they confront their own betrayals. Gould crafts a narrative that is both a gripping thriller and a deeply human exploration of individuals caught in forces beyond their control, navigating a world where old certainties have vanished.

Key Details

• Author: Paul David Gould
• Publisher: Unbound Firsts
• Format: Paperback, 384 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• ISBN: 9781800182202

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