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The Secret Life Of A Submissive: A True Story (2012)

by Sarah K(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

000750621X (ISBN13: 9780007506217)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

HarperCollins

review 1: The Secret Life of a Submissive is written by a well published romance/erotica writer under a pseudonym. Apparently, she had a very regular, if boring, love life and after her divorce, she decided to explore her BDSM fantasies. I thought the book was very well written. Something I would expect from an established author. I also thought the book was pretty honest. In the epilogue, she tells us that some events have been changed and conversations have probably been embellished. But, I figure that is to be expected. So, did I enjoy the book? Yes, I did. Even though I had a hard time wrapping my brain around why someone would chose to be a submissive. I tried to go into the book with an open mind and not be judgmental I know this is just one glimpse into the lifest... moreyle. As I said, I felt like I was reading an honest account of her experience. I felt like she was being honest with herself about her own feelings and needs. She admits that this book is not a manual , it's just a glimpse into the life based on her experience. I definitely recommend this book. While it isn't something I would choose for my life, it was an entertaining read.
review 2: This book is kind of what the cynic in me finds believable for erotica. Most of the time reading erotica/romance makes me have the unending urge to roll my eyes at the way the main character/heroine acts. Being that this book is a memoir the character uses a little less 'inner goddess' and gives a better picture of what its like being a submissive. The dynamic of the writer and the Dom is an interesting relationship. Even thought their relationship is based on BDSM there are characteristics that are presence in even the most mundane relationship. In most erotica it seems most heroines glaze over the actually S&M part of the relationship and focus more on just the sex. IT was interesting to get the view of what was going through the characters mind all while dealing with the un-pretty parts of the relationship. For those that want erotica but felt their brain slowly frying while reading most this is a great read. I think it would be interesting to see the authors books prior to her relationship and after her relationship. less

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