Brokeback Mountain

I know that everyone always says the book was better than the movie, but for some reason I am one of those people that will see the movie then decide if I want to read the book. "Brokeback Mountain" is a rare exception for me, I think I might be one of the few people who still have not seen the film "Brokeback Mountain" and I felt like that was a good thing while I was reading the short story the film was based off by Annie Proulx.
All I have to say is talk about depressing. I knew it was a sad story, but I actually found myself frustrated at some points because it was so heartbreaking. Something else I was not prepared for were how graphic Proulx made some of her descriptions. I mean she didn't really leave much to the imagination in couple scenes (probably why it was such a successful film) like when Alma catches Ennis and Jack kissing. I don't want to say it made me uncomfortable, but it wasn't something I enjoyed reading. Sex overall is a very taboo thing to write about, even today in a serious story, and when it comes to two men caught between gay and straight worlds it becomes even more controversial. I got that feeling of awkwardness and embarrassment that you get when you see people doing something you know they shouldn't be, like you feel like you aren't supposed to be there; accept I felt like I wasn't supposed to be reading it.
I excited to watch the film, so I can put names to faces it always gives more meaning to characters. I also am curious to see who was cast as whom between Jake and Heath for Ennis and Jack. I like seeing how actors interpret different characters and situations (which was definitely something new for both of them).