Queer: A Novel by William S. Burroughs Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Queer: A Novel
Book Review: Queer is tasty
Summary: 4 Stars
The good thing about this book is that is it so simple to read. The words flow perfectly and you dont get tripped up on huge words that nobody knows. The actual story is about a homosexual smack addict and you really feel for the character. You are hoping the best turns out for him and his lover. The character is very likeable. I only gave it 4 stars because the book in the end goes nowhere. Not a great ending, but definitely an enjoyable book.Book Review: God, can you imagine a more easy read?
Summary: 5 Stars
A brilliant, bare book of an intense, one-way homosexual relationship, and the tale of unrequited love on any level. Burrough's describes the feeling of giving yourself and getting nothing in return beautifully. A must for the loved and lost masses. A good place to begin your Burroughs reading list as it's one of his most coherent books.Book Review: Depressing, and unnecessary yet prophetic of future work
Summary: 3 Stars
While it is a mustread for Burroughs enthusiasts the storyline in which the newly clean junkie vainly attempts to get laid in Mexico falls flat. What is cool however is the narratives that he places within the whole escapades. One of the most interesting books for people wondering what happened in between the straight Mickey Spillane styled Junkie and the wildly surreal Naked Lunch. However the best bits in this book were stolen in Naked Lunch. They make more sense in this book but with Burroughs that isn't necessarily a good thing