Querelle of Roberval

I've never read Genet, so when people say this is an homage or adaptation of his book, I have to take them at their word. But reading the Wikipedia description of Genet's book, I have my doubts.

I don't think I've ever read anything quite like this, and I generally like experimental stuff. This was all over the map. In parts it's a sort of character description of the strikers, in others it's usenet worthy erotica, in still others it's a psychodrama. And the whipsaw transitions between those stories make you wonder if you're still in the same book.

I was sorely tempted to one-star this, but it is quite readable and does have a story, regardless of how jerky and twisted it is. It could be totally my issue, but I think not. It won several show more awards, but damned if I know why. Was there no one else in the running?

It's a strange one. I read this for a book club meeting next week. We shall see what others think. show less

WHOA. Lambert is fearless. My preliminary way of expressing my awe is that the book covers it all (I'll have to break down "it" later). No one leaves unscathed here.
OK, tried to get a bit more at it in this review, but avoiding spoilers made it hard! https://walkingthewire.substack.com/p/a-book-with-no-one-to-lead-you