by Robin Schone
I think I might possibly be one of the last people in the western hemisphere to read this book. Thanks to Kristen, who read it last week and recc'd it to me. She convinced me to move it up on my tbr and dive in. Here goes, I thought, and then spent the better part of two days scowling. Mostly at my ...
5/31/2013 - requested from library
The StoryOnce a gorgeous prostitute renowned for his skills as a lover but now ravaged by burn scars on his hands and face, Michel de Anges aka Michael of the Angels seeks revenge against ‘the man’ responsible for pain. He will use Anne Aimes, a wealthy spinster, to attain his vengeance. As he ...
This was an unusual read considering the genre but still quite enjoyable. My only real complaint and maybe I am being overly pedantic but I really thought the phrase "Spinster Woman" was horribly over used and just annoying.
This story was well written, complex, but fucked up. I feel like it deserves more stars, but it was not something I enjoyed, ultimately. I did appreciate the depth and thoughtful subtlety that went into Michael's portrayal and also the complicated psychology of the motives behind each character.If y...
Holy cow I've got mixed feelings on this one! It was DARK and gritty and horrifying and sexy and sweet and romantic, all wrapped up into one crazy little package.What worked for me:*Male prostitute hero and a spinster heroine. Oh yeah, I'm a sucker for stuff like that*I would liken Michel/Michael t...
Unique, dark, sad story and highly erotic. It is the story of two souls lost to pain, loneliness, and torment, finding each other. The book is sexually graphic but similar to a painting of a naked woman rather than a naked woman in a playboy magazine. There is a very cryptic mystery involved and pla...
Just fyi, this is NOT the semi-autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras. No. Not that.
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