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Agh! I forgot the new Muppet movie!

Not having read the books, I realize I'm not going to be able to add a whole lot but I do recall when this book(s) came out (fall of '06). I remember being under the impression that what Moore was up to was erotica. A long time friend of mine from another message board (let's call him Shawn) is a big time Alan Moore fan, so of course he picked up the book and let me knew his thoughts on it. I asked him about the pornography angle (especially when Shawn give examples of what kinds of sexual acts were to be found in the books) and here's how he responded:

But you're right - he's way too smart for that; what he's created here is a deeply resonant allegory posing an argument that seems to be headed in the direction of illustrating graphically just what the ultimate price we pay for having a sexually repressed society truly is.

As w/most of his work, LOST GIRLS is incredibly deep reaching in its implications and statements. I'm actually dreading the ending. .. because I don't think it's going to be pretty.


The whole story is an extremely clever presentation of the significanse of context.

On the face of it, when considering such concepts as "pedophelia" ; "incest" ; "bestiality" ; it seems only natural to react with absolute disgust and/or total rejection (of course). None of us would dream of condoning such behaviours. Yet Alan Moore not only shows the acceptable nature of homosexuality (for instance), he probes even deeper to showcase how natural things such as masturbation and the finer points of where one draws the line for "underage" sex may lie. What he's doing is showing how repressed sexuality can lead towards violence, sex-crimes, indeed, on a greater canvas his vision is ambitious enough to show how it just may tie in to our war-like natures.

This makes for some of the most thought -provoking storylines Alan Moore has ever dared to attempt. It makes LOST GIRLS far more than the "pornography" that he himself admits it is, and takes it beyond the Victorian Erotica which it emulates.

It is nothing short of a total and devastating indictment of puritanical sexual repression.

As such, it is not just an extremely courageous and literary work; it is an important one which deserves our attention as literate and caring adults.


Too bad we're just a nation of insane puritan witch burners.

Make of that what you will.

Do you suppose that feeling creeped out by certain imagery was his intention? In the 3rd-to-last paragraph, you may be going a little too far casting aspersions on Moore. Like I said, I still haven't read it and I don't feel like going out of my way to do so in the future. I don't think you're a prude. You just didn't like the book. You can't be the only one.

Doctor Sleep was an enjoyable read. It isn't the intense psychological horror that The Shining was but that's not King's aim here. The villains are pretty nasty and I like how it ties in with the events of the first novel. It's a moving tale of alcoholism and the fight to recover and keep sober. And of death. The Abra Stone character is awesome, one of King's best creations.

Blog about whatever you want. Doesn't stop other people. ;)

Out of curiousity, which 2 books have you finished? I wrapped up Stephen King's Doctor Sleep not too long ago and now I'm on Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl.

Sorry that you didn't get the job. Hang in there, buddy.

Led Zeppelin winning for Best Rock Album is the most baffling choice since Jethro Tull beat Metallica's Black Album back in '91. 

One of the few things that sucks about my job is that, unless something can be arranged, there is no makeup option. The weather has improved recently (just peaks and valleys of temperatures) and as long as no ice or snow shows up again, I'll be content. Well, that and no more school basketball games.

From the blog title, you made me think you picked up an actual laserdisc. Shame on you. ;)

Yeah, the weather continues to be nasty but if its just low temperatures and winds from here on out, I'll be content. This snow and ice shit needs to happen only once in the south, if it all. 

Doctor Sleep is quite good. Don't expect the intense, psychological horror of The Shining. It's a different brand of horror, one that is tempered with themes of aging, substance abuse, life experience and failure (not to mention it has death on the mind). The character of Abra Stone is one of King's best creations. And it ties really well with the first book.