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.
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