- Paperback: 422 pages
- Publisher: Virago Press Ltd (2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 186049899X
- ISBN-13: 978-1860498992
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 281 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #201,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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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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Stunning
Jun 13 2003
Format:Paperback
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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intelligent and engaging
Feb 22 2006
Format:Paperback
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.
Real page turner
Feb 18 2011
Format:Paperback
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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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
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
Fantastic read!
I read Slammerkin on the recommendation of a friend. She'd said she couldn't put it down; I had the same experience. The setting is incredibly vivid as is the character of Mary. Read more
Published on Jun 6 2002 by Mara
Insightful, Riveting
Slammerkin makes us feel great compassion for the decisions made by the protaganist, Mary, while giving a realistic view of what her decisions led to in the 18th Century. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2002
Don't Miss It!!
When I find a great book I take a LONG time to read it because I don't want it to end. This book took 5 weeks. Spectacular!
Emma's writing is exceptional....... Read more
Emma's writing is exceptional....... Read more
Published on May 31 2002 by kyle nolan
The Slippery Slope
What a discouraging message this well-written book doth send! Innocence once lost means doom, even lucky breaks will do no good for this stubborn girl. Read more
Published on May 29 2002 by Quaker Annie
Struggles and struggles and struggles and ...
I heard a review on the radio and thought the concept was interesting. Then, I was on jury duty with this as my only book. I read it all. You don't need to.
Published on May 25 2002 by scottamus
Compelling, brooding, heart-wrenching
"Slammerkin" is going to become a classic. Bravo to Emma Donoghue for this fine novel. This book reminded me of "Tess of the D'Ubervilles" in many ways. Read more
Published on May 24 2002
Slow start
I read the jacket of this book, and my curiousity was immediately piqued. I like historical fiction, and the plot description seemed to contain all the elements of a page turner. Read more
Published on May 22 2002
Slow start
I read the jacket of this book, and my curiousity was immediately piqued. I like historical fiction, and the plot description seemed to contain all the elements of a page turner. Read more
Published on May 22 2002
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