Open Throat by Henry Hoke (2023): A Review
Title : Open Throat Author : Henry Hoke Publication Year : 2023 Pages : 160 Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre : Fantasy, Queer Source : Audiobook on @storytel.tr The story begins in a charming and humorous way with an unnamed lion who playfully refuses to reveal its name or gender, insisting that our inability to pronounce it is simply beyond us. As I try to grasp the essence of this cute yet fierce narrator, I find myself navigating its identity crisis and the emotional traumas it experiences and observes. This lion, residing in an LA park beneath the iconic Hollywood sign, raises the question: how does a mountain lion manage to live in such a populated area? Initially, I imagined a cute, small wildcat, but a quick search revealed the reality—it is, indeed, a full-sized lion! Who am I to judge? I'm engrossed in a tale narrated by a mountain lion, who seems a bit unreliable yet utterly fascinating. The lion hints at the possibility of eating a human someday, adding an unexpected layer to...