Readers' Reviews and Remarks
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10/10 book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2026
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Great book
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A Love That Stood the Test of Time
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2026
What touched me about this story is the idea of two people trying to build an ordinary life together in a world that makes it unnecessarily difficult. Ethan and James’s relationship seems to unfold through so many changes, from the secrecy of their early years to the challenges of growing older together. I also appreciate how the story connects their personal lives with important moments in British history. It sounds like a moving, thoughtful read about choosing love, finding belonging, and holding on through difficult times.
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Wow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2026e
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What a great concept made me hooked
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Enlightening
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2026
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This book is an enlightening insight to live from the view of a gayman. It deals with the highs and lows of live and everything in between.
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Romance
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2026
It's a decent read. Good for those interested in a good romance starter.
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A Love That Endures Through Changing Times
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2026
Ethan and James’s journey is a moving portrait of what it means to love someone when society makes that love difficult to express openly. The story’s blend of personal struggles and British social history adds depth to their relationship, while its themes of courage, belonging, and resilience make it especially meaningful. Their pursuit of an ordinary life together is a powerful reminder that lasting love often requires extraordinary strength.
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Gripping stuff
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2026
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Gripping stuff
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Readers' Favorite
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite. June 2026
In Patrick C. Notchtree’s The Two Pink Sheep, Ethan Robson grows
up in Bilthaven with the memory of Mark Martin, a school friend
whose death teaches him how dangerous secrecy can become. At
Thirlham University, Ethan meets James Boyle, an Irish history
student whose family rejects his sexuality, and their life together
becomes the center of Ethan’s future. As Ethan becomes a criminal
solicitor and James becomes a teacher, their home at Sheepfold
must stay discreet in a country where the law still puts gay men at
risk. Ethan’s cases bring him face to face with men harmed by
prejudice and fear, forcing him to decide whether his career can
protect the truth he shares with James, or whether silence will keep
taking lives. “They have just cloned a sheep in Edinburgh... They've
called it Dolly. But if they can clone a sheep, I'm going to clone a
pink sheep."
Patrick C. Notchtree’s The Two Pink Sheep is a sweeping novel that is effectively Ethan's entire life, from his earliest childhood through to fully-fledged adulthood. Notchtree does an excellent job of balancing the heartfelt moments with those that are also heartbreaking, and Ethan does not have it easy. He is, however, easy to like. As a solicitor, he treats Kieran Thornton, a frightened young prisoner, with dignity during an interview. In another case, he proves someone's innocence by checking the evidence himself. The settings are spectacular. Sheepfold feels sheltered through old tools in the garage and rooms made ready for daily life, and a Mediterranean cruise has sea air and ease transcending the page. Well written and immersive, readers who enjoy literary historical fiction rooted in the evolution of LGBTQ+ law will adore this. Very highly recommended.
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Thank Heaven for a REAL author
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2026
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Patrick Notchtree writes about real life with it's ups and downs. About loves and losses and just about life from the viewpoint of a gay man [or men]. A very satisfying and rewarding read. One that I will have to obtain as a hardcover for my bookshelf.
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Not to everybody's taste
2 StarsAlright
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2026
It was alright
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