![]() ![]() ![]() I took the sexual proclivities of all the characters to be an unconventional device that would allow comparison across the same playing field - none were what we'd call "normal" and by writing this from a sexual perspective Gowdy forced the reader to confront what he or she viewed "normal" sexual activity (or lack thereof). However, despite the book's interesting perspective and plot line, the effort seemed a bit uneven. Recommended by Margaret Atwood and by, this story had me expecting to be as spellbound as I was when reading Geek Love. ![]() The story of a family set in 50s-70s Canada this unconventional family - closet homosexual Gordon wild, lying Doris brilliant, promiscuous Marcy slow, overweight, happy Sonja and genius, brain-damaged, beautiful, talented Joan - struggles with love, openness and honesty until Joan opens their eyes. ![]()
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