Most avid readers have a list of books that had the greatest impact on their lives, for me Geek Love is one of those books. This book is definitely one that any reader should pick up. It is not for the squeamish and contains very graphic and explicit content, but the reader will not be disappointed. A tale of intrigue, hate, jealousy, and contorted love, this story is sure to get people thinking. It really made me change my views on appearances, and to derive more from people by how they think and feel. It lowers barriers and opens eyes.
This book was really an eye opener for me, it portrays a family of carnival performers who are not “normal” physically, but their heated emotions and horrifying actions will put the reader beyond appearances. Created by chemicals and drugs, the children of the Al and “Crystal Lil” Binewski are physically deformed, from Siamese twins to a hunchbacked albino; from Aqua Boy, to Chick, who may be “normal” in appearance but harbors a terrifying ability. This family is all about the rivalries that societal families experience, and the love that all children crave and need.
Katherine Dunn is truly gifted, and I have encountered few other American authors who have the ability to completely captivate from the first word of a novel. Innocence at the beginning, trepidation in the middle, heartbreak at the end, all stirred in with the tendrils of horror that creep from the pages and bite unexpectedly, Dunn has managed to impact my mind with this expertly crafted story. I guarantee that it will be an exhilarating and mildly horrifying ride. The beauty of this novel lies in the fact that it will be something dramatically different to every reader. Whatever the novel will mean to you, I know that reading it will be a profound experience. Please take a chance on this book – you will be shocked at what you have discovered.
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June 3, 2010 at 9:28 am |
Loved this one! Thanks for writing it up.
June 3, 2010 at 9:35 am |
Adding it to my queue!