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A review by kaadie
Nude Men: A Novel by Amanda Filipacchi, Amanda Filipacchi
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.0
'Nude Men' is by far one of the strangest and most unpleasant books I have ever read. It definitely mimics the book's concept of an O.I.M. (optical illusion man) in regards to the fact that it is simultaneously underwhelming and very unsettling. It is very abstract and I did not enjoy the interactions between any of the characters. Jeremy is pathetic and annoying. Sara is a caricature and feels as if she has been written from a male viewpoint (a gross, hyper-sexualized viewpoint). Personally, there were no redeemable qualities of this book and I struggle to see how anyone could enjoy it. I know that art and societal norms often part at a crossroads in the aim of encouraging sincere and truthful reflection but this book was just disturbing. Utterly bizarre.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship