Curious about this for awhile...

[saucyirishlass.livejournal.com]

It's been said in many places by different people that LKH's portrayal of the BDSM lifestyle is off. I know a bit more than just the basics - ah, the joys of reading - and can sort of inherently pick up that something isn't right with her depiction, but I can't really articulate it. I was just curious to hear from those who participate in the lifestyle, what they personally find offensive, frustrating, or just headdesk-worthy about LKH's portrayal. Perhaps they can help make it clearer to me why it feels amiss.

Comments

[relmneiko.livejournal.com]

I think that the biggest problem with Nathaniel is that LKH never really tries to get inside his head or hint at his thoughts and motivations. She just thought a submissive guy would be hot and never filled in the details of his personality. It's like he's only half there. O.o

[longtail.livejournal.com]

Same with Micah. The only part about ID that I liked was that she actually made him DO something normal...like reading a music magazine and looking for his leather punch. So apperantly he can work leather and he likes music mags like a normal young man. He also enjoys cooking.

I see such potential being wasted with those two.

[longtail.livejournal.com]

Eeep, I realized I mad a non-sequitor here...I was talking about Nathanial's interests after that first sentance, not Micah's. All I know about Micah is he runs a not-for-profit group for shapeshifters.