Journal Entry 1 by Zmrzlina from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA on Sunday, January 12, 2003

This is a much maligned book, at least in my experience. When I was reading it people, even strangers, would say things like "Why would you want to read something that glorifies violence against women?" but, I don't think it does at all. Women in abusive relationships never feel as if they can walk out of the situation. O knows she can, but doesn't.

The second half of the book is not as satisfying, thus the 7 rating. 

Journal Entry 2 by Zmrzlina from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA on Monday, May 12, 2003

On its way to net. 

Journal Entry 3 by net from Creston, British Columbia Canada on Friday, May 30, 2003

I've been a bookcrosser for about a month now. This is the first book I've received from another member as anRABCK. And it arrived on my birthday!!! I'll be putting it on the top of my TBR pile.

Promised to lelley. 

Journal Entry 4 by Zmrzlina from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA on Friday, May 30, 2003

HAPPY BIRTHDAY net! 

Journal Entry 5 by net from Creston, British Columbia Canada on Sunday, September 28, 2003

I really enjoyed the first part of this book. But I got to a certain point, put it down, and just never got back to it.

I'll be sending it off to lelley tomorrow. 

Journal Entry 6 by lelley from Guildford, Surrey United Kingdom on Saturday, September 17, 2005

received this sometime ago so sorry for not journalling sooner.
available 

Journal Entry 7 by Rossella05 on Friday, September 23, 2005

Received today as part of a trade - thank you lelley! 

Journal Entry 8 by Rossella05 on Wednesday, April 12, 2006

I agree with Zmrzlina, I don't think this book glorifies violence against women besides, it's clear that O consents to it. My problem with the book is that I never really understood her motivation for doing so and for going to such extremes, maybe we're not supposed to..! Interesting read, thank you again for sharing. 

Journal Entry 9 by Rossella05 on Thursday, April 13, 2006

Sending to marie-therese as a Surprise RABCK. 

Journal Entry 10 by marie-therese from Kirkintilloch, Scotland United Kingdom on Sunday, April 23, 2006

What a lovely surprise to come home to, thanks so so much Rosella for sending me this as a RABCK. I'll be sure to read and journal it and send it to someone else who'd like to read it. Thanks again you've made my day :o) 

Journal Entry 11 by Danielle23 from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Friday, December 05, 2008

Received through the post from marie-therese as part of a swap, I will post out After You'd Gone as soon as possible. Thank you for sending me this book, it was referenced in 'Cutting up Playgirl' by Carrie Jones and intrigued me. Can't wait to read it x 

Journal Entry 12 by Danielle23 from Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 10, 2008

I also did not enjoy the second part of the book and was somewhat disappointed by the lack of the final chapter. Not a book I would usually choose to read but one that I am pleased that I did. Included in the list of 1001 books to read before you die it is extremely engaging, if for its violent tendancies and somehwat taboo subject matter.

I also agree that it does not glorify violence to women but only the women who want to stay in this sort of environment. O has the choice to leave but she always consents and enjoys her situation. 

Journal Entry 13 by Danielle23 at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Monday, December 29, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (12/29/2008 UTC) at Sunderland, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom

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This will be in the post today to the lucky winner of my ongoing RABCK and also granting a wish. Hope you enjoy this book LadyTrinity. 

Journal Entry 14 by LadyTrinity from Sandnes, Rogaland fylke Norway on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Thank you so much for the book. I recieved it in the mail today and I'll start reading it as soon as I've settled down in my new flat. 

Journal Entry 15 by LadyTrinity from Sandnes, Rogaland fylke Norway on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

I got finished with the reading today. I, like most others liked the first part better than the second one. 

Journal Entry 16 by LadyTrinity from Sandnes, Rogaland fylke Norway on Monday, March 30, 2009

I've decided to make a bookring out of this book. Please feel free to PM me with your shipping preferences and location if you want to participate.

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