Slammerkin
Registered by waterfalling of Rockledge, Florida USA on 7/19/2012
This book is in a Controlled Release!
2 journalers for this copy...
trade-size paperback.
from the back cover:
Born in 1748 in working-class London, Mary Saunders lusts for linen, lace, and a shiny red ribbon that leads her to a life of prostitution - and a freedom unknown to virtuous young women. There are, however, three rules of the London streets that she knows she mustn't ever forget: Never give up your liberty; Clothes make the woman; Clothes are the greatest lie ever told.
from the back cover:
Born in 1748 in working-class London, Mary Saunders lusts for linen, lace, and a shiny red ribbon that leads her to a life of prostitution - and a freedom unknown to virtuous young women. There are, however, three rules of the London streets that she knows she mustn't ever forget: Never give up your liberty; Clothes make the woman; Clothes are the greatest lie ever told.
Sent to Vancouver BC for the Gen Lit VBB.
Book received! Thanks so much!
I wanted to like this book more than I did. I loved Donoghue's "Room" so much that I had high expectations for this one. The story felt a little flat, I think, and I just couldn't get into Mary's character. What I did like about the book was reading other characters' point of view, particularly how they described and interacted with Mary, which almost made her a different character depending on how was doing the describing.
A coworker mentioned to me the other day that he didn't really have an idea of what to read next. I gave him this book and two others. Enjoy!
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If you've found this book and are new to Bookcrossing, welcome! If you would be so kind, please leave a journal entry so we can keep track of this little book, and then, read and release it!
Cheers!