Reviews - Brokeback Mountain

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Brokeback Mountain

Annie Proulx

3.93 AVERAGE

ataup's review against another edition

2.0

an important message speaking to the struggles of repression, toxic masculinity, and societal expectations traditional gay men face wrapped in a simple story.

lrmsreads's review against another edition

3.0

It is amazing to me that they made an entire movie out of this little story. The movie provided more to the relationship between Ennis and Jack, but the most poignant moments in the movie were in the book.

mayacydney's review against another edition

4.0

sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jabulani's review against another edition

5.0

A gut-punching, heart-breaking short story. A must read.

hikkinikkih's review against another edition

2.0

De schrijfstijl was niet voor mij

m_moody7's review against another edition

5.0

emotional sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

feral_flatline's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

3/2/25 - this is my off the rip impressions after reading in one sitting. I think it’s a deeply touching romance between two complicated people in a time where they simply can’t be together. Every moment in this book you can see and feel the character changing so quickly. Moments like their first and last meeting are heartwarming as they are heart breaking. I could really see this being better with more time and reflection.

It could use some more time spent, maybe more romance over the sex, and I would have loved to see more of Ennis after the end. Hopefully the movie is as good.