760. Queer

Queer
William Burroughs
1985
Around 160 pages

Great, more wisdom from the guy who drunkenly killed his wife. 

So this is partly a sequel to Junkie, which is definitely something I did not request. The novel begins with the introduction of "Lee," who recounts his life in Mexico City among American expatriate college students and bar owners. Like Burroughs, Lee is insecure and becomes obsessed with pursuing a young man named Allerton, a recently discharged American Navy serviceman.

Nothing is as gross as Naked Lunch, and hey, at least this one was short. Not enjoyable at all.

RATING: *----

Interesting Facts:

In December 2022, it was announced that Luca Guadagnino would be directing a film adaptation of the novel with Daniel Craig starring in the lead role.

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