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illymally's review
3.0
What a trip. Gorgeous, each sentence a work of art, yet so cumbersome to read as a whole... it begs reading again but it's so abstract I'm exhausted. It is brilliant in bringing together death and love, horror and beauty. All the while fitting erotic fantasy into every possible train of thought. But a chapter break here and there would have made it more comprehensible.
jnjones's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
arpharrison's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
annithethief's review against another edition
5.0
This was probably one of the most intense and emotionally exhaustive reading experiences I've ever had so I really must go over this book again in order to analyze and review it.
greer_parker's review against another edition
So far... I'm just not sure. I have read several books in between what would be chapters of this book, if there were actually chapters. That might be the problem. I hate no chapters...
austindoherty's review against another edition
5.0
I think there is a temptation to say that Genet turns things upside down, but if that were the case, how would he enjoy his time under the boot?
A profoundly evil, perfect book. Hitler eats ass!
A profoundly evil, perfect book. Hitler eats ass!
strongplum's review against another edition
3.0
A little self-indulgent on Genet's part, but as usual, some beautiful prose and erotic power.
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