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transparent_tea's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Ben Tyler brings me back to my high school days when I randomly managed to get a hold of his books and giggled with some friends about the "lewd" acts that were "performed" on Gay Blades. I don't recall much from Tricks of the Trade, but for certainty, I know that I never read Hunk House, until now.
You can't judge a book by its cover, because the image in the front has nothing to do with the actual story, a reality TV show set place in Dulcit City, Iowa. The reality show is supposed to be a gay version of Survivor, wanting to uproot a small-town TV station by showing that queer men can do other things besides sex, sex, and more sex.
The story is entertaining for a day-by-the-pool read, but nothing too groundbreaking. I say there's probably enough sex to dip your toes in the water, compared to the current standards of smut. Regardless, reading the book gives me a sense of gay nostalgia back in the late 90s and early 2000s when it was still a bit taboo to talk about being gay, but enough to be comfortable that people aren't weirded out by it (if that makes sense, or maybe it's just my old age).
You can't judge a book by its cover, because the image in the front has nothing to do with the actual story, a reality TV show set place in Dulcit City, Iowa. The reality show is supposed to be a gay version of Survivor, wanting to uproot a small-town TV station by showing that queer men can do other things besides sex, sex, and more sex.
The story is entertaining for a day-by-the-pool read, but nothing too groundbreaking. I say there's probably enough sex to dip your toes in the water, compared to the current standards of smut. Regardless, reading the book gives me a sense of gay nostalgia back in the late 90s and early 2000s when it was still a bit taboo to talk about being gay, but enough to be comfortable that people aren't weirded out by it (if that makes sense, or maybe it's just my old age).
aus10england's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
this was…. pretty bad. enjoyable! but bad. for sure a product of 2003.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Alcohol
Minor: Body horror
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