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The Stranger At The Palazzo D'oro by Paul Theroux
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My opinion:
The book is actually made of some short stories that make you go deeper and deeper into some kind of dance with the same theme, but different characters.
I will not talk about the characters because I would not have something really intriguing to say about them, but I will let some words to speak for themselves about this book.
Is one of those books that you read because you leave on the road and you cannot get yourself out of the book because even though you realise that every single neuron is screaming to let them loose, the book is also one of those books that are being “made” in that way so you can ask for… more!
My first advice is that you should NOT read this book if sexual themes are not in your plan.
Mister Theroux describes this book the same theme: men that are feeling the need to overcome their own problems with the help of women. Sex is feeling like is in its own home and some “turn on” situations are represented by simple gestures: swallowing or simply moving your neck. As a predator, I mean me, I felt like I was violating any gesture of getting included in society of these women, I felt powerful and yet submissive.
Feelings are deeper than this, but I am being put in this stubborn situation of not being able to express them and not because of the tiredness but because I feel like I would say too much. Is one of those books that do not let you say too much because it might be followed by a fall of spoilers for everyone.
Women, in this one, are more that objects that are willing and sacrificing for it, but in a way the situation escapes from the hands of the author when the women are the ones who become the ones who can control the predator. As I was saying, the book is a really “turn on”, at least for me it was, but in the same time it might let you with a bitter taste that won’t go not even with a spun full of honey.
I recommend this book for all those of you who do not suffer from heart diseases, for those who can keep their temper easily and for those who do not get disgusted just because.. and the most important thing is that I do recommend this book for those over 18+!
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September 1, 2012 – Finished Reading
September 7, 2012 – Shelved

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