“Beatitude is an exceptionally well written debut that explores love in all its varied forms.”
—Lori Hettler, The Next Best Book Blog
“Beatitude is a fine, poetic book, full of insight and sumptuous writing—perfect for meditation on love and friends.”
—Jerry Wheeler, Out in Print
“A daring, honest writer with a gritty urban flair.”
—David Amram, composer, conductor, musician
“Closs’ apparent familiarity with the subject matter, skillful depiction of New York and incorporation of real events and people lend the book an appealing sense of authenticity.”
—Jameson Fitzpatrick, Next Magazine
“Beatitude is not a romance but this doesn’t mean it is not a love story… It’s bittersweet but not sad… You arrive at the end with a feeling you would not have minded more.”
—Elisa Rolle, Elisa Reviews
“A sharp, smart novel with a human voice, driven by a dialogue that is convincing and engaging.”
—Dr. Simon Warner, editor of Howl for Now
“An endearing debut novel about aspects of love and connection set against the continuing legacy of the Beat Generation.”
—John McFarland, Shelf Awareness
“This is a human story that is gorgeously rendered and it shows the vulnerability that we all face.”
—Amos Lassen, Reviews by Amos Lassen
“Beatitude is an unusual novel about two young men’s search for the meaning of Beat literature during the 1990s.”
—Levi Asher, Literary Kicks
“There is a thrill when you read something so real, so true, that you’re never taken out of the moment. You’re there, in that moment with the characters, living that life.”
“Beatitude is an exceptionally well written debut that explores love in all its varied forms.”