Slammerkin
12 journalers for this copy...
Happy to find this intriguing-looking book at the coffee house!
(definition of the title: Slammerkin - a loose dress or a loose woman)
racy, bawdy novel -set in 18th century working-class London - written with literary intelligence!
(definition of the title: Slammerkin - a loose dress or a loose woman)
racy, bawdy novel -set in 18th century working-class London - written with literary intelligence!
On its way to caffcaff - part of a book relay.
Nice trip - from California to Kent.
Enjoy!
Nice trip - from California to Kent.
Enjoy!
Received from JDT in USA (Book Relay) Thanks
Will journal & rate when im done....
Currently reading 22nd October 04
Will journal & rate when im done....
Currently reading 22nd October 04
WOW.....This book is brilliant, "unputdownable". I loved the fact that i was reading a "true" story. Poor Mary starts her life sadly and it's downhill from there! Can't really say anymore or i'll spoil it for you ;o)
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, 3 rules of the London streets that she knows she must'nt ever forget: Never give up your liberty; Clothes make the woman; Clothes are the greatest lie ever told.
"Slammerkin is a fiction, inspired by the surviving facts of the real Mary Saunders life...."
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, 3 rules of the London streets that she knows she must'nt ever forget: Never give up your liberty; Clothes make the woman; Clothes are the greatest lie ever told.
"Slammerkin is a fiction, inspired by the surviving facts of the real Mary Saunders life...."
I enjoyed this book so much that i'm going to offer it up as an International Ray.
RULES:
Please send the book to the next person on the list (PM'ing them for their addy) within 1 month. If you are unable to finish the book in that time please let me know so i can keep everyone updated.
Journal the book when you receive it and again when you send it on so we can all see where it is :o)
DUE TO THE HUGE RESPONSE FOR THIS RAY I HAVE MANAGED TO GET HOLD OF ANOTHER COPY (SO 2 BOOKS WILL BE CIRCULATING). IF YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR BELOW PLEASE CHECK OUT THE JOURNAL ENTRY BELOW WHERE YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR!
2nd Copy
Participants & shipping order for 1st copy.....
Auglaise (WALES)
Winterson (UK)
Psychobaby (WALES)
lorit5 (USA)
ms-attitude-ca (USA)
ArizonaFyre (USA)
Lucinda (USA)
guinaveve (USA)
sekach00 (USA)
corry000 (USA)
MaryZee (USA)
RULES:
Please send the book to the next person on the list (PM'ing them for their addy) within 1 month. If you are unable to finish the book in that time please let me know so i can keep everyone updated.
Journal the book when you receive it and again when you send it on so we can all see where it is :o)
DUE TO THE HUGE RESPONSE FOR THIS RAY I HAVE MANAGED TO GET HOLD OF ANOTHER COPY (SO 2 BOOKS WILL BE CIRCULATING). IF YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR BELOW PLEASE CHECK OUT THE JOURNAL ENTRY BELOW WHERE YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR!
2nd Copy
Participants & shipping order for 1st copy.....
Auglaise (WALES)
Winterson (UK)
Psychobaby (WALES)
lorit5 (USA)
ms-attitude-ca (USA)
ArizonaFyre (USA)
Lucinda (USA)
guinaveve (USA)
sekach00 (USA)
corry000 (USA)
MaryZee (USA)
Journal Entry 6 by AngelChild at Book Relay in Book Relay, A Book Relay -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, October 28, 2004
Released on Friday, October 29, 2004 at about 8:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Book Relay in Book Relay, Book Relay Controlled Releases.
RELEASE NOTES:
Sending to Auglaise in Wales as the first participant in this Book Ray.
I hope you enjoy it :o) Please pass on to the next person on the list within a month....
RELEASE NOTES:
Sending to Auglaise in Wales as the first participant in this Book Ray.
I hope you enjoy it :o) Please pass on to the next person on the list within a month....
Journal Entry 7 by Auglaise from -- Somewhere in London 🤷♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, November 7, 2004
So I apologize for not journaling this when I got it but I thought that I did! At any rate, this was a book that I really wanted to stop reading because I knew that it was all going to end badly, but just couldn't put down. I really understand where Mary is coming from...don't we all want something more? I'm just really glad that I live in a time that gives me the opportunity to better myself without having to resort to prostitution or anything like that! I'll be sending it on as soon as I'm able. Thanks for sharing!!! ^_^
Journal Entry 8 by Winterson from Peacehaven , East Sussex United Kingdom on Thursday, November 11, 2004
Got this through the mail yesterday and can't wait to get started on it. I've not read anything by Emma Donoghue before, but have had her work on my wishlist for quite a while. Thanks Auglaise! Will journal when I finish.
Journal Entry 9 by Winterson from Peacehaven , East Sussex United Kingdom on Monday, November 22, 2004
I absolutely loved this book! Finished last week but have lost internet connection at home so this is the first chance I've had to journal.
This book is beautifully written and I'll certainly be adding some more of her work to my wishlist. I agree with Auglaise - you almost want to stop reading because it is so hard to watch Mary's downfall. The way you know from the start that it all ends badly creates a real pull towards the end of the book, and at times I found myself fighting it. I didn't want this one to end! Some really well-written characters and a wonderful insight into some of the oppositions at work - rural vs city life, male vs female, rich vs poor.. all the time echoed by the clothing that represents them.
Beautiful.
Off to psychobaby.
Sent to Psychobaby today. Enjoy!
This book is beautifully written and I'll certainly be adding some more of her work to my wishlist. I agree with Auglaise - you almost want to stop reading because it is so hard to watch Mary's downfall. The way you know from the start that it all ends badly creates a real pull towards the end of the book, and at times I found myself fighting it. I didn't want this one to end! Some really well-written characters and a wonderful insight into some of the oppositions at work - rural vs city life, male vs female, rich vs poor.. all the time echoed by the clothing that represents them.
Beautiful.
Off to psychobaby.
Sent to Psychobaby today. Enjoy!
+I didn't get round to journaling this bok when it arrived - mostly because I couldn't put it down! This is one of the best books i've read this year, and I will definitely be buying a copy to add to my personal collection. Not ready to send it to the next person on the ray.
Actually sent this off to Lorit5 last week, but I haven't had a chance to journal it until now.
Got this in the mail the other day but was unable to access the internet. Have started to read it and hope to finish it within the week. Will journal when I am done.
received 28 February have 4 bookring books ahead of this one
This was such a good book. I really enjoyed it and it was a quick read. I'm just waiting for ArizonaFyre's address so Slammerkin may continue it's journey
just got back from the post office. Ths book is off to the next participant
Just received! Thanks!
I started this book at 9 p.m. last night and finished reading it just a few minutes ago. I could barely put it down, even though I knew there wouldn't be a happy ending. The protagonist could be repelling, but I found her oddly fascinating.
Will send on to its next stop.
Will send on to its next stop.
Sending off to Guinaveve
Thank you for starting this ray. I look forward to reading this and it came just in time as I just finished a book and am ready to start another. I will do another journal entry after reading.
I am not sure why I signed up for this ray; I didn't even know what the word "slammerkin" meant until I had the book in my hands. I must have heard good things about it as the book surely deserves it. I am so glad that I joined in this ray, because I loved the story.
I don't think I would have been able to like the main character, Mary, if anyone had just given me a description, but when I read the book I really liked her and, in a way, identified with her. I don't see myself making the choices she made, but I liked the way she handled herself. So many women in books have what I consider a "Cinderella" flaw about them meaning they are kind, sweet, and good natured regardless of the circumstances. I was glad to see Mary took a more realistic attitude toward life and her reactions towards people. For instance, at one point, Mary can't control her facial expression when someone speaks of being better than her. I would have been disappointed had Mary taken it gracefully.
This was one of those books that I had a hard time putting down. I was so eager to see what was going to happen, but at the same time not wanting the story to end. I wanted to continue keeping company with Mary and the other vivid characters portrayed in the story.
I will be sending this book off tomorrow to the next participant on the list.
I don't think I would have been able to like the main character, Mary, if anyone had just given me a description, but when I read the book I really liked her and, in a way, identified with her. I don't see myself making the choices she made, but I liked the way she handled herself. So many women in books have what I consider a "Cinderella" flaw about them meaning they are kind, sweet, and good natured regardless of the circumstances. I was glad to see Mary took a more realistic attitude toward life and her reactions towards people. For instance, at one point, Mary can't control her facial expression when someone speaks of being better than her. I would have been disappointed had Mary taken it gracefully.
This was one of those books that I had a hard time putting down. I was so eager to see what was going to happen, but at the same time not wanting the story to end. I wanted to continue keeping company with Mary and the other vivid characters portrayed in the story.
I will be sending this book off tomorrow to the next participant on the list.
Journal Entry 21 by guinaveve at Fellow BookCrosser in By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, May 19, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (5/20/2005 UTC) at Fellow BookCrosser in By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Got this book in the mail today! It came at the perfect time! I cant wait to read it!!! I will journal again with my thoughts of this book!!!
All I can say is WOW. What a powerful story. I kept hoping through out the story that something would go right for Mary. She was so young to be put through what she endured. I think if she had a different mother she would have turned out fine. I couldn't stop reading this book and found myself in tears by the end. Thanks for the oppurtunity to read such a powerful book!
-I'm P.M.'ing the next person on the list and will mail as soon as I get their address!
-I'm P.M.'ing the next person on the list and will mail as soon as I get their address!
I contacted Corry000 and she(/he?) said to skip her, she was just to busy. So I am going to P.M. MaryZee and get the book mailed as soon as I get her address!
Received this in the mail today. I have a couple of other bookrings here, but will get to this one as soon as I can.
9/18/05 update - Sorry I've been sitting on this one so long. I've been caught up in book rings and other books this summer, but am ready to start on this tonight or tomorrow. I had pm'd Caffcaff way back when about this book, and will be continuing the ray soon.
9/18/05 update - Sorry I've been sitting on this one so long. I've been caught up in book rings and other books this summer, but am ready to start on this tonight or tomorrow. I had pm'd Caffcaff way back when about this book, and will be continuing the ray soon.
I love well-written historical fiction! It can completely transport you to a different place and time, as this book did. It was a quick read, which I couldn't put down. It follows Mary from the time she's a young child living with her mother and step-father, tells about events in her early childhood which changed her life. It follows through her early adolesence, showing events and attitudes which conspire to change her life. It follows as her life changes through outside events, and later due to her own actions. It's based on a "real" story, but don't ruin it and read the notes at the end until after the story is finished.
Thanks for sharing this one, JDT and Caffcaff. Will be sending out on a new bookray soon.
Thanks for sharing this one, JDT and Caffcaff. Will be sending out on a new bookray soon.
New BookRay!!
Order for new participants -
Tiatia - Virginia
Ann32 - Alaska
Ceili - New York
Three104 - Wisconsin
Laurarn - Oklahoma
Bulan-Purnama - Oregon
Kali297 - South Carolina
Cloggy - UK
CharlieBoots76 - UK
Concertina8 - Austria
Catsalive - Australia
AmberC - Australia
Please journal when you receive the book, so we know where it is, and please try not to keep the book for much over a month. If life gets in your way (or books do), please contact me for changes in the order.
Mailing to Tiatia on Monday, 9/26/05.
Order for new participants -
Tiatia - Virginia
Ann32 - Alaska
Ceili - New York
Three104 - Wisconsin
Laurarn - Oklahoma
Bulan-Purnama - Oregon
Kali297 - South Carolina
Cloggy - UK
CharlieBoots76 - UK
Concertina8 - Austria
Catsalive - Australia
AmberC - Australia
Please journal when you receive the book, so we know where it is, and please try not to keep the book for much over a month. If life gets in your way (or books do), please contact me for changes in the order.
Mailing to Tiatia on Monday, 9/26/05.
Got this 9/27. I peeked and didn't want to stop reading. But I exercised restraint and finished my current bookring slecetion so it could go on its merry way. Then I devoured this book. Maybe I'm jaded but the racy parts didn't bother me as much as knowing that Mary never made the connection between sex and love. I really enjoyed the descriptions of the limited choices she saw in life. It made me appreciate mine. But I am not sure her three rules apply less now than then. Thanks so much for sharing the book! It's off to Alaska in the morning mail.
