Belinda
by Anne Rampling, Anne Rice
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Author: Anne Rampling, Anne RiceEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-04-01
ISBN: 0425176657
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Reviews of Belinda
Book Review: Just couldn't get past the creepy factor
Summary: 2 Stars
Now, I am no conservative reader... I love a little spice and action in my books and I was pretty opened minded when I received my copy of Belinda. However, after only a couple of chapters, I really started to hate the leading character. I found him creepy and very disturbing. His fascination with Belinda (a mere child of 16) really was unsettling. He found her the most erotic when she looked the most like a baby! The descriptions of these particular instances made my stomach turn! And he even admits to sleeping with other children on numerous other occassions - SICKENING!!
I read a few of the other reviews and one reviewer in particular stated that "if you are a woman, you will probably like it". I have to adamantly object to that line of reasoning... I would suggest if you are a parent, you are probably going to detest this book.
Rice does a brilliant job as always of describing the setting and thought process of this book. And yes, she does a wonderful job of provoking readers with a wide arrange of emotion regarding the characters in this book. (Which is why I gave her 2 stars - she's a great writer!) BUT, I just couldn't get past the creepy stuff!
If you want to get into the mind of a pedophile or kiddie porn doesn't disturb you, then you would probably find this one an interesting read. As for myself, I plan to stick to Rice's Sleeping Beauty and vampire books.
Summary of Belinda
"Who was she?" That was the first thought that came into my mind when I saw her in the bookstore.Who was she really?
She's Belinda. She's sixteen years old. She's the object of one man's ultimate fantasy. And she's one of the most "uniquely sensual and provocative" heroines to emerge from the "fearless" imagination of New York Times bestselling author Anne Rice.
"Call her the It Girl of contemporary fiction. Whatever the venue, she's never too squeamish to reach out and touch it."-Rolling Stone
"Her voluptuous prose draws readers into an erotic landscape where the sensual delights are dark-edged...and utterly compelling."-Village Voice"A wry and richly textured diary of 'forbidden love.' A compelling blend of mystery and romance."-Kirkus Reviews
"Easily one of the most natural storytellers on the modern scene... Belinda is certainly her most controversial to date."-San Francisco Chronicle
An erotic and controversial tale of seduction and obsession from the best-selling author of Exit to Eden. Belinda is the ultimate fantasy. A golden-haired object of desire, fresh and uninhibited. But to Jeremy Walker, a handsome and famous 44-year old illustrator of children's books, Belinda is a forbidden passion, both beguiling and bewitching.
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