Quote Originally Posted by GaryWilcox
In my opinion, reviews should reflect on the content of the work-- flow of the story, grammar, spelling, storytelling-- and not a reflection upon the 'fetish' of the story being told.
Gary, I would disagree with the second half of your statement, assuming that the story is largely (or purports to be largely) about a 'kink' that one likes. How well a writer conveys the 'heat' of an erotic encounter is a very important component on their success-meter, IMO. If I, for example, enjoy heavy, non-consensual stories, it would be wrong NOT to comment on how effectively an author who mentions those motifs in his summary, pushes my buttons.

But I do agree that if one doesn't care for torture or bestiality or snuff or whatever, one should bend over backward to be fair when reviewing a story involving those elements.

Boccaccio