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jenuinereads's review
2.0
It was a good read just not something I'm use to. The underlying meaning and message is amazing. Character development is good too. Sex is the main subject but there is so much more going on.
donfoolery's review
4.0
The pieces in this collection were just the right length for me, mostly because the prose was as engaging (okay, arousing) as the subject matter, especially as the book progresses. I probably should've read the stories, as some say you should with a collection of shorts, in order. (I typically read a collection out of order, starting with the shortest pieces.) When I skimmed the book a final time to make sure I'd finished it, I could appreciate what seemed to be a theme of someone slowly, but surely putting himself back together after a life of trauma.
specificwonderland's review
4.0
How can you not want to read this book, by title alone?
An easy, quick read. A collection of approx. 10-15 short stories. I read them in order.
Titillating! A little strange at times but that's what happens with non-fiction. Not a book for everyone but I liked it.
Sort of just ended. I would read this author again.
An easy, quick read. A collection of approx. 10-15 short stories. I read them in order.
Titillating! A little strange at times but that's what happens with non-fiction. Not a book for everyone but I liked it.
Sort of just ended. I would read this author again.
hazelpine's review
3.0
nice little set of stories. emphasis on little - I read the book in an afternoon. I liked the author's style of writing, but got a bit turned off sometimes. I think partly defensiveness, partly sadness, as he had bad situation after bad situation with dominant women. These aren't hot stories, more of an analysis of his relationship with BDSM.
chgoange's review
3.0
I forgot I read this until it came across my desk today. The title alone is worth picking it up. Interesting to read about a lifestyle I'll never experience...at least I don't think I will! Kind of sad, depressing and demoralizing really because it goes beyond "play" to just plain mean in my opinion. But to each their own so kudos to Stephen Elliot for writing about such a "taboo" subject.
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