The book is seen as a challenging read for those seeking moral integrity, with the reviewer noting it as an old-age fantasy that could have been more substantial.
Joel Seath finds 'Memories of My Melancholy Whores' to be a challenging read, particularly for those who expect a strong moral framework. They view it as an old-age fantasy that, while intriguing, feels somewhat lacking in depth. The reviewer suggests that the story could have benefited from a more substantial exploration of its themes, making it a less satisfying experience for some readers. The narrative is seen as more of a smutty story rather than a profound exploration of love and aging.
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Memories of My Melancholy Whores will not endear itself to readers seeking an integrity of morality.
This old-age fantasy needn't have succumbed to the mere smutty story.
It is as if the naming of the object of desire overshadows the deeper emotional and thematic exploration.