Cutting Room
Louise Welsh
Rilke, an auctioneer, comes upon a hidden collection of violent erotic photographs. He feels compelled to unearth more about the deceased owner who coveted them. What follows is a journey of discovery, decadence and deviousness, steered in part by Rilke's gay promiscuity and inquisitive nature.
Posted by ggggareth@abctales.com (28 weeks ago ) I thought this started really well, but I found I got a bit bored as it went on. I did enjoy it, but I'm glad it wasn't any longer.
I liked the central idea of a auctioneer finding something interesting and turning amateur detective, but I struggled to believe in Rilke's motivation to carry on against the odds. If it was me I'd have given up, or just gone to the police!
Posted by drew_gummerson@abctales.com (51 weeks ago ) Much was made of this of a female writing in an authentic voice of a gay man. The voice rankled with me. But I did enjoy it. Like you say Ralph, really good atmosphere.
Posted by Ralph Dartford (52 weeks ago ) I expected more from this. Though the atmosphere crackles, i expected it to be more greasy with the plot. Ellroy it is not.
Posted by Ralph Dartford (52 weeks ago ) I expected mopre from this. Though the atmosphere crackles, i expected it to be more greasy with the plot. Ellroy it is not.
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