Description: "A sorrowful, cathartic novel." -- David Leavitt "An unexpected kind of gay fiction, especially with its insider's look at the legislative process...different and ambitious." -- Seattle Times "Merlis treats both his characters and readers as if they are smart." -- Washington Post Book World "Washington DC, as Merlis portrays it, is too good a character to ignore." -- Chicago Tribune "Clever, perceptive and reader friendly." -- The Advocate "A pungently insightful tale." -- Washington Blade "Brims with characters, events and ideas that, besides being greatly entertaining, stimulate discussion -- Gay City News "Merlis is a skilled realist who employs an understated humor-especially in depicting the Washington bureaucracy. " -- Library Journal "Uncluttered, intelligent...a compelling read." -- Out Magazine "An uncommonly grown-up fiction by a writer with a keen, affectionate eye for gay foibles and failings." -- Book Marks "Sings with poignany...[Merlis has] a flair for subtle introspection and keen observation." -- Kirkus Reviews "Stunningly good...haunting, funny, and masterfully written, American Studies provides keen insight into our own history and our lives." -- Genre "A book that transcends genre in portraying the abyss that divides one ostracized human soul from all others." -- Los Angeles Times on American Studies "An unexpected kind of gay fiction...different and ambitious." -- New York Times Book Review "Sharp and convincing." -- Chicago Tribune "Merlis deftly sketches two distinct societies in Washington: Capitol Hill...and the city's gay singles scene....compelling." -- New York Times Book Review

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