I'm somehow not surprised, though I haven't looked at the reviews. I think people either get things or don't get things. Another favourite of mine, Like People in History, by Felice Picano, kind of revolves around the concept of propelling its cast of characters through major events of late 20th century gay history - and is heavily informed by Picano's own role in the Violet Quill set, and his own experiences of Fire Island Pines, Stonewall etc. Yet one of the most common complaints about the book from readers? "It is unbelievable these people were at all those places and events."

*facepalm*

I call it Missing The Point (TM). I mean, fiction doesn't always have to be a linear story with complete realism and explanation. Sometimes it's about an idea, or a theme, and that *can* be enough. Still... subjective, I suppose.