Genre:
Queer Fiction and Erotica (Short Stories)Synopsis:
In the grand, erotic tradition of Georges Bataille, Anaïs Nin and the Marquis de Sade comes Edward Dutton's diverse collection of queer, sexy, postmodern tales ranging from coming-of-age stories to literary erotica to experimental prose. From the vampire-phobic graduate student of “The Vampire of Xanthos” to the world-weary, dirty old man of “Norceuil’s Garden” to the young prostitute-philosopher in “Hustler,” these narratives bristle with testosterone, angst and desire. Poised on the knife's edge between erotica and surrealist prose, these stories will leave you open-mouthed and gasping for more.
My Review:
In my mind this book has basically two sections. The latter half is essentially a series of journal entries. It is certainly not erotica, but rather a honest commentary on the gay experience. I suspect this section of Norceuil's Garden would resonate with many YA gay readers.
However, I have to admit I was partial to the former half, which read more like a traditional set of short stories. While it's clear from the writing style that each of these stories is told by the same author, I greatly enjoyed seeing Edward apply his cadence to a variety of premises. Each of these shorts has a common thread - a certain amount of dubious consent (which you all know I love in my erotica). As it progresses, this series becomes more hot and gritty with each subsequent installment.
However, I have to admit I was partial to the former half, which read more like a traditional set of short stories. While it's clear from the writing style that each of these stories is told by the same author, I greatly enjoyed seeing Edward apply his cadence to a variety of premises. Each of these shorts has a common thread - a certain amount of dubious consent (which you all know I love in my erotica). As it progresses, this series becomes more hot and gritty with each subsequent installment.
About the Author:
Edward Dutton is a Brit living in America. His work has been published in Chroma, Chelsea Station, Velvet Mafia, Best Gay Romance 2009 and Best Gay Bondage Erotica.
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