regshoe

Let's talk about Alan instead! Alan—earnest and bold socialist, pacifist and most courageous of conscientious objectors—is an actual sweetheart and I love him. He seems far less troubled about his sexuality than Dennis is, and I would have loved to get more of his internal point of view on that and on how he developed his political opinions. Frankly he deserves far better than Dennis.

Since you've mentioned The Charioteer, I was reminded instantly of Alec.

(I have no idea why I have never heard of this novel; I understand it may be more fascinating than good, but I still want to read it!)