Circa 2000
by Robert Drake
Colm Toibin, David Leavitt, Michael Lowenthal, Jaime Manrique, William J Mann, Christian McLaughlin, Frank Ronan and Bernard Cooper are just a few of the writers included in this collection of the best fiction by male authors at the close of the millennium. Novel excerpts bump up against short stories; science fiction jostles beside literary fiction, punk sensibility elbows its way next to high camp. If it's queer, it's here and this international collection of fiction well illustrates the power and diversity of gay writing today.
About This Book
Circa 2000 is a lesbians' writings, american romance novel by Robert Drake, first published in 2000 by Alyson. It runs 342 pages. Readers can expect sweet heat; a emotional tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- Lesbians' writings, American
- Heat
- Sweet
- Mood
- Emotional
- Published
- 2000
- Length
- 342 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A landmark international anthology capturing the diversity and power of queer fiction at the turn of the millennium.
- Readers interested in LGBTQ+ literary history
- Fans of short story anthologies
- Reflective
- Features unknown
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking a single focused romance novel
- Readers who prefer HEA-guaranteed narratives
- Lack of a singular narrative
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: unknown
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Mild comfort, mild tension, moderate angst, mild humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
This anthology brings together short stories and novel excerpts from a wide range of international authors. The collection aims to represent the 'queer' experience through diverse lenses, moving between different stylistic movements like high camp and punk sensibility. It serves as a time capsule for LGBTQ+ literature as it transitioned into the new millennium.
Central Conflict
unknown
Setting
International
Themes
Strengths
- Wide diversity of styles and genres
- Features heavy-hitting literary authors
- Strong international focus
Consider before reading
- Lack of a singular narrative
- Varying quality and tone common in anthologies
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — Queer anthology — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- August 29, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Robert Drake
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Alyson
- Published
- 2000
- Length
- 342 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781555835170
- ISBN-10
- 155583518X
Circa 2000: quick answers
- Who wrote Circa 2000?
- Circa 2000 was written by Robert Drake.
- When was Circa 2000 published?
- Circa 2000 was first published in 2000 by Alyson.
- What genre is Circa 2000?
- Circa 2000 is a lesbians' writings, american romance novel.
- How many pages is Circa 2000?
- Circa 2000 is 342 pages long.
- How spicy is Circa 2000?
- EIKNA rates Circa 2000 as sweet heat.
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