- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Berkley (TRD) (Jan 11 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425178374
- ISBN-13: 978-0425178379
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.5 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 245 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,344,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
The pieces in this collection run the gamut from just barely sexual to explicitly so. This diversity might disappoint the fan of hardcore erotica, but it is perfect for the casual reader. The authors included range from relative newcomers to established writers such as Russell Banks and E.L. Doctorow, providing an interesting array of styles and subject matter; everything from the subtle sensuality of the open road to the ever-popular loss of innocence is explored. Blair (editor, The Good Parts) might have better chosen quality over quantity, however, since most of the 45 selections are from novels, and they lose context, sometimes to a confusing degree. Furthermore, the introduction does nothing to clarify the purpose of the collection or the standards employed in the selection process. Still, this is a quick, fun read. Amanda Glasbrenner, "Library Journal"
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
The pieces in this collection run the gamut from just barely sexual to explicitly so. This diversity might disappoint the fan of hardcore erotica, but it is perfect for the casual reader. The authors included range from relative newcomers to established writers such as Russell Banks and E.L. Doctorow, providing an interesting array of styles and subject matter; everything from the subtle sensuality of the open road to the ever-popular loss of innocence is explored. Blair (editor, The Good Parts) might have better chosen quality over quantity, however, since most of the 45 selections are from novels, and they lose context, sometimes to a confusing degree. Furthermore, the introduction does nothing to clarify the purpose of the collection or the standards employed in the selection process. Still, this is a quick, fun read. Amanda Glasbrenner, "Library Journal"
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable read,
By A Customer
This review is from: Hot Spots (Paperback)
Not only do you read a selection of great writing, but you see how some of the masters treat erotic scenes in fiction. Instructive for anyone interested in the craft of writing as well as being a wonderfully sexy way to spend an evening with someone reading to eachother!
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3.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable read,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hot Spots (Paperback)
Not only do you read a selection of great writing, but you see how some of the masters treat erotic scenes in fiction. Instructive for anyone interested in the craft of writing as well as being a wonderfully sexy way to spend an evening with someone reading to eachother!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
The violence and crudity of the "sex" turned me off,
By Charles Ashbacher - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hot Spots (Paperback)
This collection of erotica is generally on the mild side regarding the sexual action. While there are some stories with the dirty words, the descriptions of sexual acts are only occasionally on the steamy side. Most of the stories have a distasteful tone to them, violence is used to stimulate and control, although in most cases both are willing participants in the action. As they are short, the stories have very little in the way of buildup and romance is generally not a word that I would use to describe the action.Some of the stories in this collection describe the following "sexual" acts: *) A woman being raped by another woman by having a fist forced into her vagina. *) Two "lovers" fighting over drugs that leads to an inept sexual encounter *) A woman who is wrapped in plastic and nearly asphyxiated in a sexual encounter *) A woman forced by her boss to have sex with him *) A young male prostitute violently penetrated and beaten until bloody *) A librarian who has indiscriminate sex with several of the library patrons after she learns of the death of her father This should be enough to give you the general idea. |
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