Story of the Eye
Georges Bataille
1928
Around 50 pages
It's 1928 and people really don't give a shit anymore. This new, freer expression of sexuality leads to great works, in the hands of people like Virginia Woolf. Other authors are like children who have to recite all the dirty words they know when the teacher leaves the room. Guess which kind this is!
The male narrator would like us to know that he is having lots of sex. Fair enough. But we have to hear the details, which unfortunately involves some pretty kinky things, starting with golden showers. And apparently George R.R. Martin didn't invent the having sex next to a dead body thing. And the final scene is absolutely revolting.
A story I could have done without, but at least it was short.
RATING: *----
Interesting Facts:
Bjork was inspired by this novel. My only love sprung from my only hate.
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