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Parlor Games (2013)

by Maryka Biaggio(Favorite Author)

3.51 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0307950891 (ISBN13: 9780307950895)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Anchor

review 1: The story was entertaining enough. But too often female prostitutes and con artists are presented as "women trying to get by in a man's world." So far the most convincing portrayal was written hundreds of years ago with Moll Flanders. I understand the appeal of this type of protagonist. However, I think Biaggio undersold the dangers of prostitution. It was a bit interesting to see the disconnect between May's thoughts and the reactions of those around her. I mean, she did totally fuck some people over. I'd like to feel the weight of that a bit more. It didn't quite come across in her light prose.
review 2: I had seen this book floating around the internet. Yet, I never got around to checking it out. My sister actually got me this book. So I finally had a... more chance to check this book out. I have never heard of May Dugas. Yet I am drawn to these types of stories of strong women and this time period. When you mix these two elements with a really good writer, you get a lovely book like Parlor Games by Maryka Biaggio. I did not feel like May was ever a victim. In fact, I kind of thought of her as a cool hero. The guys she took advantage of I could not even feel sorry for as well. They either deserved it or if they thought they could rein May in, they were too gullible. The chase between May and Reed was entertaining. I would say they both were on equal playing fields when it came to who had the upper hand. I had a smile on my face for the ending of this story. less

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