As I said last week, I am spotlighting Ivan E. Coyote for the entire month of February, for short story Monday.
I just finished reading her collection of shorts titled Loose End. All the stories in Loose End are about 2-3 pages long. I am really impressed by this collection. Ms. Coyote is a master storyteller. Usually when I read a collection there are some stories I love, like, or hate. This is not the case with Loose End, I loved every one!
There is one common theme through the collection, that of homosexuality and identity. Ivan has been through her fair share of gay bashing but even so, she embraces who she is with style, grace, and dignity. Her writing is fresh and crisp and easy to relate to. I may not be gay but I have been through of my share of bigotry as a Jew, at least as a child. I also have a cousin who is gay and he use to have a hard time of it.
I really don’t get it at all. It’s not like heterosexual people have to go into the bedrooms and watch or experience “gay sex.” I think it’s crazy that it is 2012 and there are still people who are discriminated against. Are you listening U.S. Republicans? It’s crazy! Perhaps if you could be more comfortable with yourselves, you could stop focusing and even blaming others for your problems. Yes, I’m advocating that you get a real life and leave others out of it.
Well written, provocative, sad, and funny, Loose End has it all!
5/5
Did you review Loose End? Please leave a link in the comments.
Stories in Loose End that I reviewed:
Short Story Monday is hosted by John at The Book Mine Set.
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