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whoroine's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
While the story is character driven, the narrative is about what these two men represent to each other: an escape and the potential to lead a different life. The writing fits the story like a glove. I will definitely be reading more of Proulx's work. My only complaint is that the format loses the story at times, there are a few sentences that are twisted in ways that make no sense and I have to reread a few times to get the original intention. Other than that, hats off.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Hate crime, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Alcohol
There is altercation between Ennis, a main character, and Alma, his ex-wife. She is being homophobic and he grabs her by the wrist, leaving a bruise. An hate crime is discussed at length which Ennis's father joked about and used to deter his sons from homosexuality.ivan_yume's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death and Physical abuse
Minor: Hate crime and Murder
angelo_vossen's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Unlike me on any other day, I‘d like to give this book a short review, just as short (and sad) as this book was.
"Brokeback Mountain" emerges as a compelling narrative against the backdrop of the rugged American West. Annie Proulx skillfully crafts a tale of forbidden love between Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, their relationship defying societal norms and expectations. Through vivid storytelling, Proulx delves into themes of yearning, identity, and the struggle for acceptance. The novel's exploration of human emotion and the complexities of desire captivates readers, leaving a lasting impression that lingers in the mind.
For me as a reader who‘s first language is not English, the accents and slang were tough at times - but it definitely made sense in the context and made the story feel more real and raw. As a huge fan of „Call Me by Your Name“, this book really hit a soft spot in my heart as stories of this kind usually do. The story of „Brokeback Mountain“ kind of resembled the one told in „Call Me by Your Name“ but being yeehaw. The thought of people being in love and not being able to be together due to bad circumstances and standards put upon them by society (no matter in which time or place a story is set) always breaks me and shreds me to pieces.
I can barely imagine the controversy this book has caused when it was released. I have been holding back on watching the movie adaption for forever since I always prefer reading the book a movie is based on first. So now I’m really excited to get into the movie! Fingers are crossed it won‘t turn me into an emotional wreck.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Death and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, and Pregnancy
kerrence30's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Short but well rounded. Sad, complex, intriguing, hard.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
chimichannika's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
I haven’t seen the movie but decided to read this book this year and am so glad I did. Two rural, low-income queer men find connection and love in one another, and are drawn to each other over the years but because of society cannot be together. Brokeback Mountain is a series of short and poignant snapshots throughout their lives with many things unsaid between them and in the narrative, but in a way that works, both from a storytelling perspective and to mirror their own relationship. At times it has beautiful moments of prose and at times is raw and gritty. In only 55 pages Proulx tells a lifelong story of compelling, heartbreaking love. It’s emotive and incredibly sad and definitely worth the read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Biphobia, Child abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Excrement
akane_readsyt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Vomit