A playful take on bedroom talk—a smart, funny encyclopedia with entries written by notable contemporary writers.
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Jul 18, 2008
Dan
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I was eager to read this book based on my experience with Bad Girls, which Ms. Sussman also edited. Two things are true of that book that do not, in my opinion, apply to this one. In Bad Girls the writing is consistently excellent. Second, the stories are thoughtful reflections on experiences that mean a lot to the people who write about them.
Dirty Words is a bit of a hodgepog of styles and levels of sincerity from some 60 or more writers. The words run the alphabet from adultery to More...
Dirty Words is a bit of a hodgepog of styles and levels of sincerity from some 60 or more writers. The words run the alphabet from adultery to More...
Nov 21, 2008
Monica
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I really enjoyed this book, and was disappointed when I had finished. The book consists of essays, short stories and a few poems on such topics as Golden Showers, the Lucky Pierre, Lust, Adultery, the Pussy, etc. etc. My only disappointment was that the pieces were so short - I would have like more. Am planning to look up some of the contributors.
Aug 05, 2009
Kristy
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I didn't quite finish this book. The writing was mostly mediocre if not bad with a couple of gems in between. I got tired of reading through the "meh" writing to find the well written and interesting.
Jun 12, 2008
I'll confess to blushing more than once while reading this engaging encyclopedia of all the things my mother didn't want me to know - and no doubt many she doesn't know herself. I surely learned a few new terms here! The sexy was the least surprising, though. These short pieces by an amazing gathering of writers are alternately funny, sweet, and enlightening - and often even poetic! But definitely sexy, too!
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Sep 14, 2008
The Very Short List review makes this sound interesting. Something to check out when/if the library gets it.
Aug 20, 2008
Don't let the cover and title fool you, this is a great collection of essays and short stories. Informative, creative, sweet and a just dirty enough to make you blush - in a good way.
Nov 03, 2008
Daphne
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The book is less risque than the title leads you to believe. Good, so far.
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