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crookedtreehouse's review
1.0
There are a slew of comics and graphic novels coming out right now that present what seems like a dull or problematic premise but present it from an angle that makes it really intriguing. This isn't that type of book.
There have been a few graphic novel memoirs that explore adult situations, particularly sexuality and relationships with porn that really delve into the psyche of the author, or the author's pov character which make what Could Be barely disguised pornography a fantastic look at our current anxiety about sex and culture. This isn't that type of book, either.
Is it a hilarious, satirical take on The Male Gaze? Nope.
It's ununspired wank fantasy about a divorced guy who completely stumbles into porn without us getting any back story other than He's A Divorced Guy Who Stumbles Into Porn.
It's not funny. It's not well-drawn. It doesn't make you think. It's not erotic. It's just D- Lonely Straight Man Fantasy Wank. If that's your thing, dive in. Otherwise, there's no reason to waste your time on this.
There have been a few graphic novel memoirs that explore adult situations, particularly sexuality and relationships with porn that really delve into the psyche of the author, or the author's pov character which make what Could Be barely disguised pornography a fantastic look at our current anxiety about sex and culture. This isn't that type of book, either.
Is it a hilarious, satirical take on The Male Gaze? Nope.
It's ununspired wank fantasy about a divorced guy who completely stumbles into porn without us getting any back story other than He's A Divorced Guy Who Stumbles Into Porn.
It's not funny. It's not well-drawn. It doesn't make you think. It's not erotic. It's just D- Lonely Straight Man Fantasy Wank. If that's your thing, dive in. Otherwise, there's no reason to waste your time on this.
cashleykate's review
funny
fast-paced
3.0
Not my usual read for manga but when I realized it was nonfiction? I got curious.
This manga covers the journey of a male porn star in Japan and is actually relatively tame as far as art goes, which I personally prefer. While I definitely wouldn’t read it in public, the main concept is how porn is made rather than any sort of erotic theme. Sex comes up a lot but usually the focus strays to acting or some small detail that no one but the people on set would consider.
This manga covers the journey of a male porn star in Japan and is actually relatively tame as far as art goes, which I personally prefer. While I definitely wouldn’t read it in public, the main concept is how porn is made rather than any sort of erotic theme. Sex comes up a lot but usually the focus strays to acting or some small detail that no one but the people on set would consider.
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