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 Geek Love - Katherine Dunn
 Geek Love - Katherine Dunn ... by AbacusNewest Review: ... Olympia's attempts to save her daughter from the clutches of Miss Lick, whilst at the same time keeping the secret of her ... more ... relationship to Miranda.
The present-day theme is interspersed with memories from Olympia's past, and as this tale unfolds, the secrets of Crystal Lil and Olympia gradually unravel. For me the most riveting part of the book is this history of the Binewski family. Lil was born an aristocrat, but gave it all up for the love of a good man - Al Binewski. She joins his carnival as a geek - an act that specialises in biting the heads off live chickens, and they are soon married. Al and Lil both hope for the best for their ch...more |
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Geek Love - Katherine Dunn: Torture, amputation, deformity and cruelty (892 words)
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Geek Love is a story about deformity, megalomania, tyranny, oppression, torture and death. It is also a story about devotion, love, humanity and the strength of the family. Perhaps one of the most unusual books I have ever read, Geek Love made me wince, feel sick and forced me to think about the nature and norms of human society. This is not a treat for voyeurs - it sets out to shock but it also aims to make you think. Do not be put off by any assumed sensationalism - this is a great book! ~~plot~~ The story is narrated by Olympia Binewski, a bald, hunchbacked albino dwarf. When we meet her, she is in middle age, living with ... Read the complete review
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