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A review by usopppxx
Story of the Eye by Georges Bataille
3.0
I began this novel not getting it. I was looking for a story, that was the problem. So I took a step back (mentally) and went back in without searching for anything, without looking for an answer, and I got a long with it a lot easier.
Bataille has this seriously interesting perspective on the world. Instead of questioning the characters actions and instead following along with their train of thought, there were so many intriguing ideas, images and feelings explored. Sensuality was present in situations I would not have thought sensuality could be present.
Strange book, will definitely need to re-visit this to grasp a better idea of some of the things explored. I feel frustrated that there’s things that I just couldn’t grasp naturally. Makes me want to grow as a reader.
Can’t wait to pick this up in a few years when I have a firmer foundation of books I’ve read.
Bataille has this seriously interesting perspective on the world. Instead of questioning the characters actions and instead following along with their train of thought, there were so many intriguing ideas, images and feelings explored. Sensuality was present in situations I would not have thought sensuality could be present.
Strange book, will definitely need to re-visit this to grasp a better idea of some of the things explored. I feel frustrated that there’s things that I just couldn’t grasp naturally. Makes me want to grow as a reader.
Can’t wait to pick this up in a few years when I have a firmer foundation of books I’ve read.