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A review by wren_fable
Mateship with Birds by Carrie Tiffany
1.0
It reads like porn written by someone who thinks she's above writing out and out porn. There was little substance, no real plot, just a bunch of writing tacked together.
Sex is everywhere, throughout. The recurring theme through the book is Harry 'educating' his neighbour's son by way of letters about the physicality of women's bodies and his own sexual experience. It is abusive, even if it isn't intended to be and that is never addressed. Betty just forgives him because she needs his help.
The sex between Michael and Dora is built up to, with Michael being a central character but after it happens he's barely mentioned again.
Casual exposure to a child and bestiality is shrugged off.
For what is supposed to be a tender, romantic conclusion at the end, the sex scene is clumsy and uncomfortable. It's in no way forced and seems consensual but still manages to feel rapey and wrong - echoing the scene with Mues and his sheep.
Just don't bother. It's a quick, easy read but I'm left feeling slightly grubby.
Sex is everywhere, throughout. The recurring theme through the book is Harry 'educating' his neighbour's son by way of letters about the physicality of women's bodies and his own sexual experience. It is abusive, even if it isn't intended to be and that is never addressed. Betty just forgives him because she needs his help.
The sex between Michael and Dora is built up to, with Michael being a central character but after it happens he's barely mentioned again.
Casual exposure to a child and bestiality is shrugged off.
For what is supposed to be a tender, romantic conclusion at the end, the sex scene is clumsy and uncomfortable. It's in no way forced and seems consensual but still manages to feel rapey and wrong - echoing the scene with Mues and his sheep.
Just don't bother. It's a quick, easy read but I'm left feeling slightly grubby.