Jessica's review of The Kiss
The Kiss by Kathryn Harrison
Jessica's review
rating:
recommended for:
Anyone who isn't sqeamish about taboo subjects
status:
Read in January, 2000
Difficult book to read. The subject matter is enough to make almost anyone sqeamish. If you can get past the jeebies, you will find a well written account of a woman's deep psychological need to connect with her father. The father completely exploits her vulnerability. I felt so much pity for Harrison even though she doesn't ask for it. I also felt a deep amount of respect, not many women or men would have the courage to write about something as disturbing as a sexual relationship with their father. I applaud her willingness to discuss such a sensitive subject in such a straight forward, realistic way.
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