I remember my impression being that Henry was so profoundly damaged by his childhood that he had no idea whether he was gay or straight--probably would have been safer for all if he were asexual.
As much as I hate to say it, I have been uncomfortable with Mr. King's gay characters in the past. I don't think there is any malice intended, but there are a whole lot of stereotypes rolling around, especially in the early books. I know this came up in the Mr. Mercedes threads, but the pickaninny voice is even worse. Though he's had many heroic black characters, that particular aspect of how he often writes them just makes me cringe.
Cristian is right about one thing: there are a plethora of middle aged, hetero women who write gay porn (they call it slash--same thing). It's pretty unintentionally hilarious (or so I've been told by friends who are in the know)
As much as I hate to say it, I have been uncomfortable with Mr. King's gay characters in the past. I don't think there is any malice intended, but there are a whole lot of stereotypes rolling around, especially in the early books. I know this came up in the Mr. Mercedes threads, but the pickaninny voice is even worse. Though he's had many heroic black characters, that particular aspect of how he often writes them just makes me cringe.
Cristian is right about one thing: there are a plethora of middle aged, hetero women who write gay porn (they call it slash--same thing). It's pretty unintentionally hilarious (or so I've been told by friends who are in the know)