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Liked It “Psychologically this erotic novel is unrealistic to the extreme and portrays a situation that can only be seen as child abuse in a realistic context. That said, as an alegory it is intended to be it is riveting and powerful. I could have done without the apparent obsession with bowel movements...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“E ceva ciudat la cartea asta poate si pentru ca e singura carte pe care am citit-o in librarie. Mergeam cam de patru ori pe saptamana si zaceam cu cartea in mana vreme de cateva pagini bune. Vanzatoarele ma priveau cam suspect, dar pana la urma m-au invitat sa iau si un loc la o masa plina de carti. Cand m-au invitat sa fac asta mai aveam doar cateva pagin. Llosa e un scriitor surprinzator, iar cartea asta, citita undeva prin liceu, nu a ezitat sa ma surprinda, elogiul fiind peste asteptarile mele preliminare. Lectura placuta!”
Lucian-Mihai wrote this review Sunday, April 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“ Psychologically this erotic novel is unrealistic to the extreme and portrays a situation that can only be seen as child abuse in a realistic context. That said, as an alegory it is intended to be it is riveting and powerful. I could have done without the apparent obsession with bowel movements that one chapter contained but otherwise I couldn't put it down and read it mostly in a single day. ”
Robephiles wrote this review Monday, March 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this book some 10 years ago whilst in college during my literature obsessed phase when I had the time (and the urge) to read novels by greats like Neruda, G.Garcia Marquez, Jorge Amado, and the like.
Dolly D wrote this review Saturday, August 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The topic of a menage-a-trois between a passion-obsessed widower, his new wife, and his young devil-with-an-angel's-face son was not my cup of tea, but I read on anyways. I never forgot the plot nor some of the rude, yet humorous scenes between how the father finds some erotic pleasure in, uh, using the toilet. I only borrowed this book from the university library and fast forward a decade or so, I find that this book, though poorly reviewed by critics, is truly unforgettable and a keeper.
In addition, the novel also features classic romantic artworks depicting mother & child (the Madonna), Venus, and anything else that was related.
I really had a hard time looking through the Internet on this particular book as I had forgotten not only the title, but the author as well. And now that I know, well, I guess you can pretty much say that if a reader couldn't forget the plot, and ended up suffering from eyestrain just figuring it out, then it's definitely worth a read. ”
“This book brought my imagination and desires to the surface. It caressed softly, fervently, and cautiously, leaving a feeling of longing, gratitude and delirium. After reading, I pictured myself with my mouth open and my thoughts bursting.”
dianne wrote this review Saturday, July 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A deliciously perverse tale of incest, well told. Excellent!”
AlfredS wrote this review Saturday, December 8 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“hilarious, the story of incestuous revenge is perfectly written.”
Sonia V wrote this review Sunday, December 9 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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