Getting It On: A Condom Reader

by Julia Dubner (Editor), Mitch Roberson (Editor)

The contributors to this anthology describe in story, novel, or poem the sometimes touching, sometimes funny moments that confront men and women when dealing with this artifact of contemporary civilization, the condom. With a literary pedigree and a social conscience, this collection is certain to engage, edify and amuse.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1999

Reviews

[Red · Rating 3 out of 5]

A reread, since the first time I read this years ago. Definitely much more sensitive to details and information now compared to when I first read this while I was still in high school. I'm tempted to give it a deeper review, bordering on critical analysis, so if I get the time I might come back to give this review another go.

Either way, this was a good read. I had a period in my life where, as a reader, I preferred reading anthologies above anything else, they gave a wider perspective compared to the solo-offs. I'd recommend it to anybody and anyone, regardless of interest pertaining to condoms and other contraceptives.

There's always this need for humans to be aware of prophylactics, as the book constantly referred to it as, and it offers a shining shade in perspective on the use of said protection, when comparing how it was viewed during the 90's versus now.

Edit: Changed it to a 3.25 because reasons.

[Giddy Girlie · Rating 2 out of 5]

stumbled across this at the library (while looking for short story anthologies) and I LOVE the premise. What a great, modern accoutremont to focus on!

The end result was so-so. Too much poetry for my taste, and several entries are book excerpts, which can seem very clunky out of context. I would love to see the 2007 version of this. Maybe that should be my first book! ha!

[Nivram Balili]

ok