Brokeback Mountain | Annie Proulx

I have to admit, the only reason I picked up this fifty page short story was specifically so that I could read it before watching the acclaimed movie. I'm not a big fan of short fiction, in fact I don't read much of it, however I am glad I bought and read this piece. I have a new found respect for short fiction. It also lent me some inspiration for my own work!

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This poignant tale of two men who find an unspoken love for each other, is raw and unfiltered. Nothing about their story is gay or queer. It simply is about a relationship that consumes them both as they grow and mature and live their different lives. What Innis and Jack experience cannot be limited to homosexuality, as it transcends across boundaries into something more universal that all people can endure and admire.

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I will keep Annie Proulx in mind next time I'm looking for book to really dive into!
(Oh, by the way.. The movie was brilliant too!)

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My Rating
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