I liked it, but you should be warned it was the first book of a planned two. He has stated the second will never be written. My understanding is that the ending of a long term relationship with the man who inspired the book, as well as the AIDS epidemic changing the scene he lived in, diminished his desire to write the sequel. This understanding is based on my having wondered why the second book was never published and looked on wikipedia though. So… give it the trust you give any wikipedia article. The first book is reasonably satisfying, but you will be left aware of the intended presence of a second book that will never be written.
@MrMonkey’s recommendation of Nova is good. I would also add Babel-17.
