Helpful Score: 1
Very quirky, sleazy little stories. Quite amusing (and disturbing) but I had had enough by the end.
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Bad Behavior
Bad Behavior
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Now a classic, Bad Behavior made critical waves when it was first published, heralding Mary Gaitskill's arrival on the literary scene and her establishment as one of the sharpest, erotically charged, and audaciously funny writing talents of contemporary literature. Set in Manhattan's Lower East Side and peopled with working-class drug addicts, ... more »
Author:
Now a classic, Bad Behavior made critical waves when it was first published, heralding Mary Gaitskill's arrival on the literary scene and her establishment as one of the sharpest, erotically charged, and audaciously funny writing talents of contemporary literature. Set in Manhattan's Lower East Side and peopled with working-class drug addicts, ... more »
ISBN: 417692
Publication Date: 1988
Pages: 203
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Publication Date: 1988
Pages: 203
Rating: ?
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Publisher: Poseidon Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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An interesting collection of short stories about some odd and depressed people. I enjoyed most of the stories, however some were just a little too strange for me. The majority of them are relatively sexual in nature; from the story of a woman who turns tricks out of boredom to the masturbating secretary these stories are unlike any story I've ever read. I enjoyed the differing viewpoints of the characters in situations not commonly written about, however this is not something I would go back and reread for pleasure.
A fascinating commentary on the illusion of sexual attraction in relationship and the utter wave of devastation and lack of connection when the attraction-illusion wanes and we're left with the stark reality of the person. Amazingly well crafted stories about love, sex, illusion and desperation.
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