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THE RIBBON had been bright scarlet when Mary Saunders first laid eyes on it, back in London. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, Jun 13 2003

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Alex Peterson (Morristown, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

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Emma Donoghue's writing is beautiful and the plot is truly unique. You find yourself reading the entire book in one sitting by saying "just one more page..." Other novels of this style are put to shame by the sophisticated and true-to-life way the subject matter is dealt with and the characters are roughly based on real people. A magnificent read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars intelligent and engaging, Feb 22 2006

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This book is a real page turner, with vivid and engaging writing throughout. It is quite a testament that a book with a rather undesirable main character can keep you glued throughout, even when her behaviour is at its worst and most self-destructive. You're left still finding a way to relate to her, despite everything. It really takes you into victorian England, with all it's grit and grime, to where you can practically smell it.

For anyone who loves reading, period.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real page turner, Feb 18 2011

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This was a wonderful story, it is well written and keeps you from putting it down. I found it takes you on a real journey and you almost feel as though you are right there with the sounds and smells of old London. Looking forward to reading her other novels. Will recommend this to all my friends.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely at times but long.
This book is beautifully written and at times you can't seem to turn the pages fast enough. Unfortunately, it sinks in the middle like an old mattress. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Jennifiend

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Reading with a Surprise Ending
I enjoyed this book, even though I didn't end up liking the protagonist, Mary Saunders. The ending was quite shocking, as I didn't see it coming to that at all! Read more

Published on Nov 21 2002 by Book Junkie