The Nothingness of Ben

This was my first read from this author.

When it comes to rating this book, I’m not sure how to rate it. I liked it, and at the same time, there was so many things that I couldn’t agree with.

Ben Walsh comes home after his parents die in a tragic accident. He has a promising carrier in Manhattan, and he’s also an out and proud gay man. This was the reason he was considered a absent member of his family. His late mother didn’t agree to his lifestyle, so he stayed away missing out on his three younger brothers growing up. And this when it’s started to be weird for me. I’m, myself, am the older brother, but my parents’ behavior never let me to stay away from my brother.

Ben Walsh’s behavior is inappropriate when it comes to understanding what his younger brothers are going through. The brothers are angry with him, and honestly, with reason. Ben is not a likable character in my honest opinion, and the feeling remained till the end of the book.

Travis is a sweetheart! It was an insta-like for me. He’s the big brother to the younger Walsh brothers that they need. They seek comfort in him, turning to him instead of their brother, Ben. But then Travis starts to have strange feelings for Ben … Travis is straight, up until now. He never felt attracted to a man before. This confuses him.

There was a scene, actually many, when I wanted to club Ben on his head! Ben is a selfish person. If I were in Travis’s place, I wouldn’t give a minute of my life to Ben.

Rapping it up, it’s not a bad or good book. I let you be the judge of it …

I can easily say that this is one of the best MM Books I have ever read. Brad is right up there with Rick R Reed. This was about a real gay man acting like a real gay man. And can Brad Boney write? OMG! From the first page I was caught up in his prose and turn of phrase and useage of words. Stephen King was right. You can become a better writer when reading another writer. Brad! I'm better because I read you. Thank you for your wonderful book! ~~ B.G. Thomas

This is my first book by this author and I must confess that I like it. Love the writing style and the way the story flows. The story about how Ben needs to leave the life his knows back in New York after the tragic loss of his parents. Ben has 3 younger brothers and takes custody of them. There is a neighbor and family friend Travis that He meets for the first time at the funeral. They hit it off after a bit awkwardness ... They become friends , Travis starts having feelings for Ben , but has never been with a guy. There is a lot riding with the decisions Ben needs to make. Travis needs to give him space , as per Ben's request. Things changed , feelings changed .. Some decisions are made. Finally , they made the one best for their family. The author is good at making you feel like the things going on with the characters are the same you can relate. The siblings dynamic gives a good backbone to the story. Looking forward to more books from this author.

The story is focused around Ben who has been pretty self adsorbed up to now. The death of his parents force his to return home and in many ways man up and take care of his brothers. He ends up doing a real great job but along the way he has help from neighbor Quentin who offers lots of help. Both realizes to much is going on now so they split up. But is there a chance of making things work after either else settles down.

This was a fantastic read. I loved the characters. I didn't want the book to end. I hope I get the pleasure of reading more from this author. Maybe a sequel :-)