Author: Podopheleus
Publication Date: Jan 27, 2023
Genres: Erotica
Protagonist Gender: Male
Triple-Formed was a strange read, as unusual in its telling as its subject matter. The telling didn't really appeal to me, which made it a challenge for me to find the plot, and because of that, there was a WOW moment at the end that I suspect may not be a twist for everyone. I came away from it wondering what the hell I had just read . . . and yet, the more I thought about it, the more I appreciated it.
This is a story about porn addiction, submission, foot fetishes, depression, female domination, and redemption. It's a dark, painful journey through material that would usually be erotic, but I think that darkness will be familiar to many readers. It asks questions that, at one time or another, we have all asked ourselves - who are we, why are we like that, and how do we feel like it's okay?
I admire Podopheleus's talent behind the telling, even if I didn't enjoy it. I'm an old-fashioned prose reader, uninterested in poetry, and so very much not a fan of hip-hop/rap. I tried to find a flow to the words, a rhythm that would make them work, but I feel as if I lacked the right frame of reference. It's like trying to read the words of a song when, not only have you never heard the song before, you've never listened to the genre.
Visually, however, this was a gorgeous little book. Mona does a wonderful job of making simple illustrations striking, using the contrast of red, white, and black to make the images 'pop' off the page. The artwork transforms the book, evoking feelings and emotions alongside the text.
Rating: ♀ ♀ ♀
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