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Belinda [Hardcover]

Anne Rice (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

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Publication Date: October 1986
"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
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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. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Under the pseudonym of Rampling, Anne Rice (The Vampire Lestat wrote the erotic confection Exit to Eden ; this novel, too, has a highly sensual aura. Jeremy Walker, a middle-aged children's book author renowned for his beautiful, old-fashioned illustrations, is captivated by a 16-year-old woman-child who tells him nothing of her past when she moves into his San Francisco home. Obsessed by Belinda's smoky sexuality, the paintings in which he celebrates her beauty are an erotic and sometimes violent extension of Jeremy's books. When the artist discovers that his mysterious lover is the missing daughter of a famed film star, a scandalous story of anger and betrayal uncoils, and Belinda abruptly disappears. To bring her back, Jeremy makes his portraits public, unleashing a media circus and police investigation that conspire to separate them forever. The concluding chapters are badly marred by a heavy dose of saccharine, but its rivetingly seductive, gothic overtones lend a fine, eerie flavor to scenes stretching from brash Hollywood deals to the darkness of an enshrined house in New Orleans. Major ad/promo.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I expected more Jan 14 2013
By Book Cupid
Format:Paperback
Is this a new Lolita?

No.

This is the story of Jeremy who falls in love with Belinda. The only problem is that she is underage and refuses to tell him anything about her past.

The only resemblance to Nabokov's novel is the age difference with Jeremy being 44, and Belinda 16. But aside from that their relationship had nothing in common with Lolita. Jeremy would never touch Belinda without consent, nor keep her on a tight leash. Also, Belinda felt a lot more mature. She travelled the world and drank champagne, visiting museums left and right. For those who are wondering, there is only one descriptive sex scene and it's pretty short. So I wouldn't call this an erotica either. But more of a love story/mystery.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Belinda is mesmerizing Sep 15 2003
By girldiver
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I was drawn in by the casual and quiet observations that Jeremy makes when he first sees Belinda in the book store. Anne Rice wrote Jeremy as an unassuming person from a distance but completely complicated and simple at the same time.

This story is about a 40sh child book author who against his better judgment is deeply attracted to Belinda a sixteen year old child by law but woman at heart. He knows nothing of who Belinda is but is consumed by her and a need to know who she really is. This book cleverly unravels secrets old and new while painting you a picture of a life few people can imagine.

The book slowly reveals Jeremy's and Belindas secrets while taking you on a journey through this taboo subject of love, passion, and obsession with a minor.

This book was advertised as erotic but it certainly was not graphic sexually. I suppose the erotic was directed to the taboo subject of sex between a minor and legal adult. I was a little leary of the idea but as you read you question who is the adult in the relationship Jeremy or Belinda. Belinda clearly matured quickly and Jeremy is still struggling with his childhood memories and fears. Also, the subject of pornography versus art is an interesting subject considering most of the paintings Jeremy painted were of Belinda nude.

Whether Anne Rice intended it to be a topic in her book or not I read Belinda and wondered/questioned if the legal age in the USA should be 18. Lots of countries recognize younger people to be adults. Maturity is indivual and varies amoung all ages.

As I said before the sex was not written graphically but the entire romance was written so sensually you didn't need it to be graphic. Anne Rice certainly is a great example of wonderfull writing. You can feel the passion as you read.

I fell in love with Jeremy and Belinda and the entire book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the Sleeping Beauty novels... Sep 16 2003
By CoffeeGurl
Format:Paperback
I was hoping that Anne Rice's Belinda would have the same tantalizing and thought-provoking brand of erotica as the Sleeping Beauty series. However, I found this novel lacking in both depth and eroticism. The story of a forty-four-year-old artist and his obsession with a sensual sixteen-year-old runaway who moves into his home falls flat in various places. There are plenty of S&M and mind-control scenes here, but they leave a lot to be desired -- so to speak. Anne Rice isn't known for intellectually stimulating literature, but her erotic novels have been quite memorable -- save for Belinda.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Patience
This seller was so patient with me and was willing to wait until I was ready. The book is in excellent condition and I couldn't have asked for any better communication. A+ seller.
Published 18 months ago by Robyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
This is the first book I ever read of Anne Rice, and I found it extremely capitaviting, the characters are wonderfully drawn and the plot is terrific. Read more
Published on May 2 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars good even the second time
I'm reading this book again and still like it very much. I almost never read anything twice but this one pulled me back in. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable yet wrong
belinda was a great book except for the fact that she was 16 and he was 45. A bit nasty.
Published on Dec 31 2003 by amy
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The book Belinda was sent to me in a very timely manner. Thank you for the speedy service. The book was in good condition with a few markings on the front and side covers. Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by Areucrazi2
1.0 out of 5 stars complete waist of time and money
getting this book i was thinking to myself, i love erotic books, i like most of anne rice's vampire chronical, her writing's pretty good when it comes to being sensual - what can... Read more
Published on Aug 26 2003 by A. Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
Belinda is the best book Anne Rice ever wrote. No, stop looking at me like that. It is. It is lush as her books always are, but the plot, pacing and characters are truly... Read more
Published on May 1 2003 by Noel Lynne Figart
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprising and Artfully Sensuous!!
I bought this book naive to its story, but after two pages I was hooked. Jeremy Walker is an endearing and charming character any reader could fall in love with, and Belinda is a... Read more
Published on Mar 21 2003 by Grace A.H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but not memorable
BELINDA is a well-written novel by an author who has produced even better works. I give it four stars because it's absorbing enough while you're reading it, and you can tell Anne... Read more
Published on Feb 28 2003 by Lea Dimarucut
1.0 out of 5 stars I don't get it...
Based on the majority of the glowing reviews on this book I decided to buy it. The visual imagery produced in my mind's eye by the writing was incredible, but I don't feel that... Read more
Published on Jan 31 2003 by K. Lin
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