Thinking about #JeanGenie made me think of Jean Genet. This is sort of a fictionalised autobiography of Genet's life as a petty thief, a vagabond, and an outlaw in the truest sense of the word. His desire for men that was strangely generous and life-affirming in its variety. Lyrical prose and a sensibility that cannot be categorised. I really loved this bizarre, perplexing, dreamy book. #SeptemBowie @Marchpane @Cinfhen
Leniverse Nice association there! And it sounds like the kind of book Bowie would like, even if it isn't on his top 100 list. 7y
Cinfhen My friend's daughter is marrying a guy with the last name Genet...wonder if they are related?!? Having dinner with them this week, may need to do some investigating 🕵🏼 7y
TrishB Wow, great pick 👍 7y
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batsy @Leniverse @TrishB Thanks 😊 It does strike me as a very Bowie kind of book! 7y
batsy @Cinfhen Ooohh, intriguing! 🕵️#TheGenetInvestigation 7y
Cathythoughts Great choice 💫💫💫 7y
LeahBergen Why did I never associate these 2 names?? 😂 7y
Mamashep I had never heard of Genet until this prompt! Def need to pick up a book. 7y
readordierachel Perfect! This book sounds excellent. 7y
batsy @Cathythoughts @ReadOrDieRachel Thanks! :) 7y
batsy @Mamashep He's one of those that I'm nervous about recommending, because it's not about plot or character but his voice, philosophy, vision. So I think each reader will have a very different and personal response to him :) 7y
saresmoore You are killing this photo challenge! 7y
vivastory I love Genet, despite his tendency to troll people in interviews 7y