MILF fantasies and mental health

That Reviewer · Post by **That Reviewer** » 17 Feb 2020, 04:04

Personally, I find the MILF concept a little disturbing. Though I know it's some sort of psychological disorder, it's still a dicey path to tread by any author.

OfficialEmma · Post by **OfficialEmma** » 17 Feb 2020, 10:47

Well, it sounds weird, but I'm glad the author reconciled that strange attraction of Adam to his mother. This is one reason why I wouldn't recommend this book to teenagers — several sexual undertones.

Scerakor · Post by **Scerakor** » 18 Feb 2020, 12:13

That_Reviewer wrote: ↑17 Feb 2020, 04:04 Personally, I find the MILF concept a little disturbing. Though I know it's some sort of psychological disorder, it's still a dicey path to tread by any author.

I'm not sure if I'd consider it "dicey" at all. The Oedipus complex is more common than one would think and doesn't necessarily have the connotations of a "psychological disorder" ... it is just another facet of life like the phases of Maslow's hierarchies leading us to seek comfort in relationships.

Jezebelle84 · Post by **Jezebelle84** » 18 Feb 2020, 13:17

Howlan wrote: ↑15 Feb 2020, 13:32
Jezebelle84 wrote: ↑14 Feb 2020, 13:58 I think putting this element in the book presented an enormous opportunity for the author to deal with mental health issues. Instead, I felt like the author just waved it off with the explanation of the serum his mother had ingested. As other people have stated, this is an actual complex people possess. I don't think it added to the story in any way.
It would have been to serious and dark for a YA novel if the author continued on that.

True. It wasn't actually necessary for the storyline. It could have been left out completely.

Nym182 · Post by **Nym182** » 18 Feb 2020, 13:18

OfficialEmma wrote: ↑17 Feb 2020, 10:47 Well, it sounds weird, but I'm glad the author reconciled that strange attraction of Adam to his mother. This is one reason why I wouldn't recommend this book to teenagers — several sexual undertones.

I understand what you are saying, and I am also glad they gave some kind of reasoning, I just felt like the serum thing really fell flat for me and it didn't really justify the incest in general.

KitabuKizuri · Post by **KitabuKizuri** » 18 Feb 2020, 13:52

shannonkate8 wrote: ↑02 Feb 2020, 16:03
What are your thoughts on Adam's fantasies of his mother and jealousy of his father?
...Now, this was initially produced by Freud who is, at this point, generally ignored because his theories were so sexually based.

First encountered Freud's theories in a psychological thriller starring Keira Knightley. Very weird fellow. I can' even put the title here. It's not a family movie.

Kenesha Latoya Fowler · Post by **Kenesha Latoya Fowler** » 18 Feb 2020, 15:09

Kaia_Faye wrote: ↑02 Feb 2020, 14:35 I found it quite jarring at first (I also briefly wondered what I'd gotten myself into), but I thought the author did a good job in explaining it. It made Adam's character development much more noticeable throughout the book. Definitely a strange choice, but she managed it pretty well.

I felt the exact same way! I've only read the sample, and while it did make me curious to continue reading, that whole in-love-with-his-mother thing really disturbed me. I'm glad to hear that there's more to it than that.

Howlan · Post by **Howlan** » 18 Feb 2020, 15:40

Jezebelle84 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2020, 13:17
Howlan wrote: ↑15 Feb 2020, 13:32
Jezebelle84 wrote: ↑14 Feb 2020, 13:58 I think putting this element in the book presented an enormous opportunity for the author to deal with mental health issues. Instead, I felt like the author just waved it off with the explanation of the serum his mother had ingested. As other people have stated, this is an actual complex people possess. I don't think it added to the story in any way.
It would have been to serious and dark for a YA novel if the author continued on that.
True. It wasn't actually necessary for the storyline. It could have been left out completely.

Yes, if the author wanted to present a negative Adam there were many better ways to do so.

Howlan · Post by **Howlan** » 18 Feb 2020, 15:43

OfficialEmma wrote: ↑17 Feb 2020, 10:47 Well, it sounds weird, but I'm glad the author reconciled that strange attraction of Adam to his mother. This is one reason why I wouldn't recommend this book to teenagers — several sexual undertones.

The concept of the serum was definitely weird, but as you said gave Adam some closure about himself.

That Reviewer · Post by **That Reviewer** » 19 Feb 2020, 06:58

Scerakor wrote: ↑18 Feb 2020, 12:13
That_Reviewer wrote: ↑17 Feb 2020, 04:04 Personally, I find the MILF concept a little disturbing. Though I know it's some sort of psychological disorder, it's still a dicey path to tread by any author.
I'm not sure if I'd consider it "dicey" at all. The Oedipus complex is more common than one would think and doesn't necessarily have the connotations of a "psychological disorder" ... it is just another facet of life like the phases of Maslow's hierarchies leading us to seek comfort in relationships.

I may need to do a bit of research to completely grasp all you just said. Sounds like you're vast in human psychology.

gayscott · Post by **gayscott** » 19 Feb 2020, 12:38

I have not read the book, as of yet. From reading the posts on this idea from the book, I have to admit the idea of him being attracted to his mom this way is revolting to me. I would give the book a chance though, because the rest of the book does sound intriguing. Maybe this does add to his character.

Laura Lee · Post by **Laura Lee** » 19 Feb 2020, 12:41

gayscott wrote: ↑19 Feb 2020, 12:38 I have not read the book, as of yet. From reading the posts on this idea from the book, I have to admit the idea of him being attracted to his mom this way is revolting to me. I would give the book a chance though, because the rest of the book does sound intriguing. Maybe this does add to his character.

Thanks for leaving a comment! If you do choose to read it, I'd really enjoy hearing back from you as to whether or not you think it adds to his character or detracts from the book over-all.

gayscott · Post by **gayscott** » 19 Feb 2020, 12:43

I'll be sure to let you know. I love reading and passed the desire on to my older daughters as well.

gayscott · Post by **gayscott** » 19 Feb 2020, 12:43

I'll be sure to let you know. I love reading and passed the desire on to my older daughters as well.

Harsh Prajapati · Post by **Harsh Prajapati** » 19 Feb 2020, 13:49

I first thought that it was only for the shock value but what shocked me was that later in the story it was hinted that JoAnn actually had feelings for Adam as well . I would have liked it if it was expanded more on.