Okay, so now I've read the book, and let me tell you, there's actually other stuff besides sex! A lot of other stuff! I don't know why nobody ever mentions the other stuff because that stuff is way more interesting than the sex.
Yes, there is incest, and a 13-yr-old girl getting sexed, and rape, but when taken into context of the story it's not that bad. Also, the author does not mince words. A whore is a whore and a bastard is a bastard.
The story is told in the point of view of the characters. It's like a whole bunch of different individual stories woven together seamlessly to tell the bigger story. I like this style, because I get to know more about the main characters and it somehow makes it all the more personal, I guess.
Gah, I want to talk about ALL THE THINGS, but I am going to restrain myself. Just suffice it to say, it's a REALLY GOOD book! There are so many elements to it: knights and kings and queens and lords and ladies, honor, loyalty, deceit, betrayal, seduction, lust, love, family, bravery, cowardice, war. And there are dream motifs (look at me and my literary terms!), animal/nature symbolism... I truly believe there's a little something in here that most people will enjoy reading about.
OH! But it's not a story that you want to read to your child under 13, unless you're ready for questions like, "Mama, what does 'cunt' mean?"
You are a fast reader!! Are you going to watch the show?
ReplyDeleteI suddenly picture a small child telling their teacher about all the "cunts" in the book Mommy read them before bed last night.
ReplyDeleteI also picture child services kicking down someones door and tasering a Mother...
Well, in sex's defense... sex!
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