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A review by asbat
This is Pleasure by Mary Gaitskill
emotional
reflective
fast-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
3.75
Well written interesting book. I’m left slightly confused at what the book attempts to convey. Is it that all stories have two sides? I understand how Margot and Quin discuss the blurring of boundaries and just having fun. But some of the discussions and actions Quin I see as unacceptable. But are they then suggesting that the women should have said so? Surely that is just victim blaming? Definitely a provocative read. Moral ambiguity as in the blurb describes this well.
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment