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emsotto 's review for:
Against Love: A Polemic
by Laura Kipnis
While I was reading this book on the N train, a man sat down next to me and said "I noticed the title of your book. It looks very interesting, but how can anyone be against love?"
Barf.
He then wrote me a note with his name and workplace, and told me to stop by sometime to swap books with him, because he, uh, likes to read too.
I'm so amused that this book, of all books, inspired that particular interaction. Kipnis is quite a provocateur, and she's also very, very funny. I related strongly to many of her criticisms of traditional domestic models and the adultery they inspire. I'll continue to hold onto my shreds of idealism regarding communicative and committed relationships, but her points are well-taken, and highly entertaining to boot.
Barf.
He then wrote me a note with his name and workplace, and told me to stop by sometime to swap books with him, because he, uh, likes to read too.
I'm so amused that this book, of all books, inspired that particular interaction. Kipnis is quite a provocateur, and she's also very, very funny. I related strongly to many of her criticisms of traditional domestic models and the adultery they inspire. I'll continue to hold onto my shreds of idealism regarding communicative and committed relationships, but her points are well-taken, and highly entertaining to boot.