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24 ratings, 4.04 average rating, 9 reviews
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published
2006
by Chiasmus Press
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Paperback, 332 pages
isbn
0970321295
(isbn13: 9780970321299)
description
A contemporary retelling of Freud's infamous "Dora" case study, following a loosely parallel plot and containing similarly controverisal sex...more
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it's kind of a reworking of freud's book about dora and hysteria, but i've never read that and i still loved it. it's kind of a disturbing story about twin sisters. the book is told from multiple perspectives and through diary entries, flashbacks and dreams as well as straight-forward narration and each perspective provides conflicting information on the family history and people's motivations. while i was reading, i wanted the truth to become clear and all the misunderstandings and conflict bet...more
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This is a totally thrilling and engaging book--which isn't exactly what one might expect from a book based on Freud's casestudy of Dora. The intensity of the characters and their emotions is amazing. Its the kind of story that bodily drags you through from beginning to end--you're far from being in control as a reader and, in this case, that's an awesome expereince.
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Read in July, 2007
So maybe I didn't actually read this whole book, but I read enough. Geez. To use Nathan's words, the back cover description "sounds like someone's master's project"--and no offense to all you aspiring MFA's out there, but honestly, such a comparison begs to be made and is the only way to describe how truly awful this book is.
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Read in March, 2006
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Best book I've read in the last several years. DARK but brilliant. Totally realistic, non-patronizing look at female sexuality and psychology.
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I wrote this, so I can't exactly rate it! But you can find out more about it on www.ginafrangello.com if you're interested!
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One of the most powerful and provocative novels to hit bookstore shelves in years ... brilliant.
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A very unusual read and pretty disturbing. I really got wrapped up in the story though.
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Read in January, 2005
The only thing better than reading this novel is hearing the author read from it.
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