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katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
Female sexuality - dark, provocative, leaves questions unanswered.
Three stories. Each could have been fiction, but each was actually told to a journalist and is a true account. The audio version gives each a different voice, each looking at different types of marriage and adult relationships, different balances of power within them, and how women use and are used for their sexuality, bodies and freedoms.
Each story could have its own book and whole set of discussions and notes. The 17-year-old who has an affair with an older (married) teacher. The unsatisfied married woman who has a passionate affair. The happily married wife whose husband watches her perform intimate acts on other people.
The stories are narrated by the women in the first person, Taddeo gives us very detailed, contextualised and immediate accounts making each feel very personal and sympathetic. There are moments of horror and a lot to empathise with.
I had questions as I listened, there were questions I felt Taddeo didn't answer, didn't cover with her subjects. Things I would have asked and covered in the book. Frustrating, as each story was covered in such detail. And I wanted to know more about the 'afters' as well.
The book did a great job of showing the vast variety of sexual experience women have, how easy it can be to 'allow' things to happen, explore areas we don't talk about or hide. Importantly, it brings them to the fore, whatever your opinion on them.
Loved the idea that this stemmed from real interviews with real women, I would love to see this become a trending genre, maybe with some companion pieces on the psychology of relationships (in this example), or endnotes to give scientific/sociological context.
One I won't forget easily. Excellent for the audio format with wonderful narrators and a narrative style that lends itself to being read aloud and consumed aurally.
Three stories. Each could have been fiction, but each was actually told to a journalist and is a true account. The audio version gives each a different voice, each looking at different types of marriage and adult relationships, different balances of power within them, and how women use and are used for their sexuality, bodies and freedoms.
Each story could have its own book and whole set of discussions and notes. The 17-year-old who has an affair with an older (married) teacher. The unsatisfied married woman who has a passionate affair. The happily married wife whose husband watches her perform intimate acts on other people.
The stories are narrated by the women in the first person, Taddeo gives us very detailed, contextualised and immediate accounts making each feel very personal and sympathetic. There are moments of horror and a lot to empathise with.
I had questions as I listened, there were questions I felt Taddeo didn't answer, didn't cover with her subjects. Things I would have asked and covered in the book. Frustrating, as each story was covered in such detail. And I wanted to know more about the 'afters' as well.
The book did a great job of showing the vast variety of sexual experience women have, how easy it can be to 'allow' things to happen, explore areas we don't talk about or hide. Importantly, it brings them to the fore, whatever your opinion on them.
Loved the idea that this stemmed from real interviews with real women, I would love to see this become a trending genre, maybe with some companion pieces on the psychology of relationships (in this example), or endnotes to give scientific/sociological context.
One I won't forget easily. Excellent for the audio format with wonderful narrators and a narrative style that lends itself to being read aloud and consumed aurally.
ummm_megan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
robs320's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
lo_a's review against another edition
5.0
This book... It stays with you. You want to read it but not to fast, you feel it all and you don’t want to part from it too soon. Also the book teaches you. It teaches you that there is always something more, something else and that listening is a virtue.
I have important women in my life which are by no means perfect. This book made me appreciate them more.
I have important women in my life which are by no means perfect. This book made me appreciate them more.
wahriane's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
0.25
I want to sacrifice this book and the person that gave it to me. Ironically I will need therapy to move on from this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
chlsclrksn's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
An untarnished deep dive into women’s desire. I think this book will stay with me for a long time.