Breezy tale tells two stories and updates legend of classic ‘Frankenstein’ novel
Anecdotal sameness sullies proceedings but droll humor returns
Aciman keeps readers waiting masochistically while introducing new characters
‘A Wild and Precious Life’ explores early life, computer work of lesbian pioneer
Author says true nature of partnership hard to determine conclusively
‘Handmaid’s’ sequel, Van Ness and Rippon memoirs, posthumous Windsor bio, epic Sontag study and more among fall releases
‘Infinity Standing Up’ explores gay life, sex in witty verse styles of yore
Protagonist questions sexuality after hetero fling with gal pal
President Grover Cleveland’s sister found sapphic love by mail
The French author penned the works in his '20s