Forbidden Love, but Love Just the Same
It's astounding how much story is packed into this 55-page epic of love found, squandered, salvaged and ultimately lost forever. From the vivid scenery of the West to the intimate relations between two lovers, this very quick read (took me an hour to read with interruptions) proves to be a force of nature and an exemplary lesson on succinct writing.
I think my imagination to fill in the details has been polluted by having seen the movie first. With that, though, I still very much enjoyed reading the story. Annie Proulx writing is easy and flows well.
The story of Ennis and Jack is the reality of so many couples in many scoeities, including Western societies that pride themselves with "tolerating" gay people and giving them "rights." The idea of two men falling in love is still largely considered taboo.
"Brokeback Mountain" is the "Romeo and Juliet" of my generation and the 21st century's. It breaks considerable boundaries and challenges deep-seeded perception of the nature of love.
Great story!
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