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148 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156029049
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 02 February 2004
Description
These thirteen erotic short stories by the acclaimed author of Henry and June explore the nature of desire, taboo, and female sensuality.From the beach towns of Normandy to the streets of New Orleans, these thirteen vignettes introduce us to a cov...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,084 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 16%
tense 14%
relaxing 8%
funny 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 35% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Incest, Infidelity
148 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156029049
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 02 February 2004
Description
These thirteen erotic short stories by the acclaimed author of Henry and June explore the nature of desire, taboo, and female sensuality.From the beach towns of Normandy to the streets of New Orleans, these thirteen vignettes introduce us to a cov...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,084 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 16%
tense 14%
relaxing 8%
funny 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 35% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Incest, Infidelity