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Boundaries
Book by Shaw, Aiden
- GenresGay FictionFictionGay
132 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Aiden Shaw
12 books18 followersA British author, musician, model and former gay porn star.
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June 15, 2019
Well... This was a pretty amazing read and so quick too!
The character study novel explores the dynamics between David, his girlfriend Flora, and their friend Joe. They have such a simple yet complex relationship... Between the three of them there's desire, conflict, obsession, uncertainty, exploration and cruelty. The writing is explicit and harsh, cutting deep, and the structure is interesting with the tense and person (1st/3rd) changing randomly. At first, it threw me off but soon becomes clear if you catch all the breadcrumbs towards the end of the book as to why Aiden Shaw did it like that.
Although it was somewhat predicatable, it surprised me more often than I guessed the plot correctly... And the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because at times I felt there were chapters which weren't necessary, or Aiden Shaw was too explicit without warning (except for the chapter name which is too late at that point) to a reader whom may be triggered (actually, not what the Internet has made it out to be) by certain events.
However, as explicit as the description is, its handled fairly well. I went into this predicting sexual desire and need, but it actually turned out completely differently and reinforced some important taboo talking points which need to be explored in literature - yet there is so much stigma around them that authors are afraid to get the balance wrong. Aiden Shaw doesn't shy away, even if at times he goes in too much. His past as a gay porn star came into the novel in snippets, which added authenticity, and could explain why he is so explicit without care - because its nothing taboo to him.
The character study novel explores the dynamics between David, his girlfriend Flora, and their friend Joe. They have such a simple yet complex relationship... Between the three of them there's desire, conflict, obsession, uncertainty, exploration and cruelty. The writing is explicit and harsh, cutting deep, and the structure is interesting with the tense and person (1st/3rd) changing randomly. At first, it threw me off but soon becomes clear if you catch all the breadcrumbs towards the end of the book as to why Aiden Shaw did it like that.
Although it was somewhat predicatable, it surprised me more often than I guessed the plot correctly... And the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because at times I felt there were chapters which weren't necessary, or Aiden Shaw was too explicit without warning (except for the chapter name which is too late at that point) to a reader whom may be triggered (actually, not what the Internet has made it out to be) by certain events.
However, as explicit as the description is, its handled fairly well. I went into this predicting sexual desire and need, but it actually turned out completely differently and reinforced some important taboo talking points which need to be explored in literature - yet there is so much stigma around them that authors are afraid to get the balance wrong. Aiden Shaw doesn't shy away, even if at times he goes in too much. His past as a gay porn star came into the novel in snippets, which added authenticity, and could explain why he is so explicit without care - because its nothing taboo to him.
April 9, 2022
I didn’t so much read this novel as much as I devoured it. It is fast-paced, and keeps your interest with three characters whose lives become entwined and complicated because of their undeniable sexual attraction to each other. Boundaries is a book about romantic true love and love that is a scary, desperate obsession.
If for whatever reason you may need to kill a couple hours, or if you’re burned out of the genre that you normally read, (like me), then you should enjoy Aiden Shaw’s book about characters who pretend and fight their true nature. Also his book is about characters that fight for what they believe they cannot live without. This may be the perfect book for you, and its story continues in Wasted.
If for whatever reason you may need to kill a couple hours, or if you’re burned out of the genre that you normally read, (like me), then you should enjoy Aiden Shaw’s book about characters who pretend and fight their true nature. Also his book is about characters that fight for what they believe they cannot live without. This may be the perfect book for you, and its story continues in Wasted.
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July 29, 2011Shaw is cunning in his second novel, which examines a sexual and romantic triangle between two men and one of the men's former female lover. A mysterious package arrives and the dynamics of each of the relationships between the trio begin to unfold and reform. Strong characterizations and subtle plotting with a few effective and surprising twists make for an great read.
July 15, 2019
Sad, dark, disturbing. I absolutely loved this book. The descriptions of male rape, however... I had to close the book and walk away for a while. If a book can make you do that I feel it has got its message across. Well written. It’s a short one at 132 pages but it certainly pack a punch. A lot of “Bang for its Buck” you could say.
December 17, 2009
Overwhelmingly uninspired and boring. One star for the hot-ass cover model.
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