Comments on: Bear by Marian Engel

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By: noviceReader

noviceReader — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:13:07 +0000

I thought this book was a great read. Yes, it’s disturbing and frightening (not only is it an animal, but a very strong one that could accidentally kill you), but I think the bear is a metaphor for the main character’s sexual awakening. The feelings of extreme discomfort the reader feels are meant to make us empathize with the trepidation of freeing oneself of shackles of societal norms (sorry for the cliché at the end, but you know what I mean). When you read it, just remember it’s a story, not real life. If it makes you squirm, it’s supposed to.

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Book Awards Challenge Complete!! — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:45:34 +0000

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Canadian Challenge Complete! — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:01:13 +0000

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By: Nancy, aka Bookfool

Nancy, aka Bookfool — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:49:50 +0000

A librarian and a bear get kinky? Okay, skipster. Thanks for the warning!

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Canadian Book Challenge — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:46:23 +0000

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By: Nicola

Nicola — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:38:17 +0000

I see this book at thrift shops all time and always think maybe this time I’ll pick it up. But the synopsis of the plot just turns my stomach. But I’ve wondered could it really be that sick, I mean it did win the GG after all? Now I know it can. And now I know I’ll never bother. Thanks for the review!