Taming the Beast

by Emily Maguire | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 1852428961 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingJ4Shawwing of finding my place, Somewhere -- Controlled Releases on 6/6/2013
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Journal Entry 1 by wingJ4Shawwing from finding my place, Somewhere -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, June 6, 2013

About the book:
Sarah Clark's life is irrevocably changed at the age of fourteen when her English teacher, Mr Carr, seduces her after class. Their affair is illegal, erotic, passionate and dangerous - a vicious meeting of minds and bodies. But when Mr Carr's wife discovers the affair he has to choose between them and moves to another city with his family. Sarah is devastated and from that day on her life is defined by a series of meaningless, self-abasing sexual encounters, hoping with each man that she will experience the same delicious feelings she had with Mr Carr. Seven years later Daniel Carr walks back into Sarah's life and she is drawn once again into the destructive relationship. Is Sarah strong enough to 'tame the beast'?

About Emily Maguire:
Emily Maguire (born 1976) is an Australian novelist and journalist.

Her first novel, Taming the Beast (2004), was nominated for the Dylan Thomas Prize and received a Special Commendation in the Kathleen Mitchell Awards. The novel aroused controversy for its graphic depiction of a sexual relationship between a young woman and her high school teacher. Her second novel, The Gospel According to Luke (2007) is an account of a relationship between a young Christian pastor and an atheist abortion clinic worker, and deals with the theme of religious terrorism. It was also awarded a special commendation in the 2008 Kathleen Mitchell Awards.

Journal Entry 2 by wingJ4Shawwing at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Released 10 yrs ago (7/2/2013 UTC) at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia

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A spyglass into the world of abuse, weakness, strength and perversion....not for the faint hearted.
Half way into the book I was starting to think I'd read this before, but could not remember for sure, nor how it ended. Given the fact that this story totally sucked me in and I read the book in less than 24 hours, I can't really believe that I wouldn't remember it if I had infact read it before.

What a gripping story this was. I'm stunned that this is a debut novel. I found it flawless. Such a strong character who you have such high hopes for but who lets you down at every turn.
Very glad to have Emily Maguire's 2nd novel "The Gospel According to Luke" ready and waiting to be my next read.



Spotted this on AmberC's wishlist.
It is promised out to someone else, but as AmberC only lives at the other side of town to me, it seemed silly not to let this have a pit stop here first.

Journal Entry 3 by amberC at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Thank you for thinking of me and leaving me surprises in my letter box. I will read and return asap. I do have another couple of commitments before I can get to this book, but it shouldn't be too long.

Journal Entry 4 by amberC at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Sucked me in from the beginning too. A very dark story.

Journal Entry 5 by wingJ4Shawwing at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Back with me...

Journal Entry 6 by wingJ4Shawwing at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Released 9 yrs ago (10/1/2014 UTC) at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia

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This is off to Belgium!
Found this on Bloedengel's Wishlist, and it ties in nicely with the Send your current read RABCK thread.
I hope it's enjoyed.

Journal Entry 7 by wingbloedengelwing at Turnhout, Antwerpen / Anvers Belgium on Wednesday, October 15, 2014
This looks very intriguing, thank you !
And for the beautiful labels too ! I'm sure I'll like it !


Journal Entry 8 by wingbloedengelwing at Turnhout, Antwerpen / Anvers Belgium on Thursday, November 13, 2014
I loved it, couldn't put it down, so well written.
Has some classic qualities.

Journal Entry 9 by Maggie01 at Asse, Vlaams-Brabant / Brabant Flamant Belgium on Saturday, November 29, 2014
Sounds very good. I've to read this one.

Journal Entry 10 by Maggie01 at Asse, Vlaams-Brabant / Brabant Flamant Belgium on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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Hope you enjoy this one. Happy reading!!

Journal Entry 11 by leahjett at Invercargill, Southland New Zealand on Sunday, July 26, 2015
Whoo hoo this arrived! I've already started reading & it seems such a lovely simplistic yet not exactly like it seems. I cannot wait to read! (:

Journal Entry 12 by leahjett at Dunedin, Otago New Zealand on Thursday, September 28, 2017
I've read this book three times now. Once every year. I love it so much.

I wish the ending was a little clearer. But I suppose it adds to the intrigue. It's just a fabulous little read. I don't want to give it to the little free library because of the heavy subject matters & adult content. I'll keep an eye out for where to send it next (:

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