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A review by halflight
Story of the Eye by Georges Bataille
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Sometimes you just gotta write about weird sex
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexism, Forced institutionalization
Minor: Racism, Vomit
The book is entirely about sex. Lots of urine. Several instances of rape. Two instances of fairly graphic necrophilia. Things are put into certain holes that should NOT be put into those holes