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Fourteenth journal
3 years ago
I finished “Waterways” too!
I already mentioned in one of my journals that I was reading
Kyell Gold’s “Waterways”, a gay furry romance novel. Just like in my previous journal, I won’t be writing a review for I don’t feel obliged nor competent to do so. Here is a review if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN0ZX2ypor4
Just like “Echo”, it took me a few months more than intended to finish it. Again, the book isn’t terribly long, I just had to take a break from it.
Despite the necessity for the break, I probably enjoyed this book the most out of all the other books I’ve already read. It touched me in a way that no other book has, and I guess left a “mark” of some sort (already talked about the change of my sexual preferences a while ago). I guess it’s crazy how it was able to change the course of my romantic life within a few light reads. It’s so much more ironic, knowing how I haven’t believed in the “converting” abilities books have on people before that. I always believed that the “this book changed my life” sentence is too exaggerated and made up, but I guess this book contradicts that belief.
It's interesting how through the book you can learn about the author’s stance on certain topics. One topic that often intertwines with the main theme is the author’s view on religion (specifically Christianity) and the position of a young homosexual Christian in an early 20’s American society. I wouldn’t be mentioning this topic if its presentation hadn’t caught my attention. Despite the massive backlash many homosexuals experience from most religious integrity, the author doesn’t bash it but embraces it as an emotional outlet and guidance for many who face injustice in this (that) world. This is done by making the main character (Kory) religious. Also by introducing a priest character who helps Kory find out more about himself through inner reflection and friendly conversation (let’s not think of anything else). Sure, the main character does experience hate from his peers and even family members. Though, despite the arrogance of the world and troubles in his relationship, he manages to resist it and continues to cherish and grow his love towards another boy.
Also, the topic of sex appears in this book too. Though, the author’s only scratching the surface of it. And, honestly, I don’t mind it. I originally didn’t think this book would be smut, but at the same time, knowing the furry fandom, I was expecting a book that leans heavier on the sexual side of one’s love life. To my surprise though, it mostly focuses on the parts of one’s love life that deepens the relationship between two individuals (mutual feelings, finances, mutual interests, education, worldview…), and, honestly, I’m happy it does. If it were just smut or leaned heavier on the sexual side, I probably wouldn’t enjoy this book as much as I did and wouldn’t return from reading it with a fresh view of the world.
Reading this book, it’s fun to imagine the motives behind its writing and creation. What inspired the author to write it? And, much more interesting, what experiences does he have with which he enriches the content and theme of it? One won’t get the exact answers to these questions without asking the author but reading “between the lines” and imagining feels way more rewarding and fun.
I already mentioned in one of my journals that I was reading
Kyell Gold’s “Waterways”, a gay furry romance novel. Just like in my previous journal, I won’t be writing a review for I don’t feel obliged nor competent to do so. Here is a review if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN0ZX2ypor4Just like “Echo”, it took me a few months more than intended to finish it. Again, the book isn’t terribly long, I just had to take a break from it.
Despite the necessity for the break, I probably enjoyed this book the most out of all the other books I’ve already read. It touched me in a way that no other book has, and I guess left a “mark” of some sort (already talked about the change of my sexual preferences a while ago). I guess it’s crazy how it was able to change the course of my romantic life within a few light reads. It’s so much more ironic, knowing how I haven’t believed in the “converting” abilities books have on people before that. I always believed that the “this book changed my life” sentence is too exaggerated and made up, but I guess this book contradicts that belief.
It's interesting how through the book you can learn about the author’s stance on certain topics. One topic that often intertwines with the main theme is the author’s view on religion (specifically Christianity) and the position of a young homosexual Christian in an early 20’s American society. I wouldn’t be mentioning this topic if its presentation hadn’t caught my attention. Despite the massive backlash many homosexuals experience from most religious integrity, the author doesn’t bash it but embraces it as an emotional outlet and guidance for many who face injustice in this (that) world. This is done by making the main character (Kory) religious. Also by introducing a priest character who helps Kory find out more about himself through inner reflection and friendly conversation (let’s not think of anything else). Sure, the main character does experience hate from his peers and even family members. Though, despite the arrogance of the world and troubles in his relationship, he manages to resist it and continues to cherish and grow his love towards another boy.
Also, the topic of sex appears in this book too. Though, the author’s only scratching the surface of it. And, honestly, I don’t mind it. I originally didn’t think this book would be smut, but at the same time, knowing the furry fandom, I was expecting a book that leans heavier on the sexual side of one’s love life. To my surprise though, it mostly focuses on the parts of one’s love life that deepens the relationship between two individuals (mutual feelings, finances, mutual interests, education, worldview…), and, honestly, I’m happy it does. If it were just smut or leaned heavier on the sexual side, I probably wouldn’t enjoy this book as much as I did and wouldn’t return from reading it with a fresh view of the world.
Reading this book, it’s fun to imagine the motives behind its writing and creation. What inspired the author to write it? And, much more interesting, what experiences does he have with which he enriches the content and theme of it? One won’t get the exact answers to these questions without asking the author but reading “between the lines” and imagining feels way more rewarding and fun.
