Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx

Part of a collection of short stories, Close Range: Wyoming Stories, and recently made into a major motion picture, Brokeback Mountain is the story of forbidden love. I must admit that I saw the movie first and then was curious enough to find out what the written word was all about. I had a sneaking suspicion that it would be better than the silver screen as is usually the case. Cold Mountain is one example. However, I find the story to be on level footing with the film. I’m not a major fan of short stories but partly I was on a mission to try to further understand the outcome of one of the characters. There has been some discussion about Jack’s “accident” with equal support to explain the outcome in the film. The short story clears this up a bit and is well worth seeking out to read. I highly recommend the movie too and would characterize it as epic, with sweeping vistas. Really, what could be better than gay cowboys? -Flourish