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Summary: Bondage Begins in the Heart
Review: "Bondage" , by Patti Davis , was marketed in the Mainstream, and perhaps the initial reviews were colored by the stature of her parents and sensationalized by the erotic content, but this story touches more closely on the dynamics of D/s, or Power Exchange, than many of the more blatantly explicit and arguably controversial books on the subject that i have read. It is well-written, and she uses descriptions of mundane surroundings and activities to reflect the feelings and emotions of the characters in an indirect way . Never tedious, Ms. Davis possesses an economy of words that is both effective and succinct. And while the sex and BDSM activity is not extremely graphic, she utilizes the technique above to emphasize the more evocative elements, often sound, smell, taste...providing a very lucid impression indeed. Finally, she remains continually in touch with her principal characters, supplying specific details and information about the protagonists to create three-dimensional beings, upon whom we focus our attention, while allowing the antagonists to have enough vaguaries that they remain representative of "types" rather that fully-fleshed individuals.While mild bondage and sexual mind-games play a large part in the story, it is really a tale about control and surrender of the heart. ~MWvixen~
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Summary: Bondage Begins in the Heart
Review: "Bondage" , by Patti Davis , was marketed in the Mainstream, and perhaps the initial reviews were colored by the stature of her parents and sensationalized by the erotic content, but this story touches more closely on the dynamics of D/s, or Power Exchange, than many of the more blatantly explicit and arguably controversial books on the subject that i have read. It is well-written, and she uses descriptions of mundane surroundings and activities to reflect the feelings and emotions of the characters in an indirect way . Never tedious, Ms. Davis possesses an economy of words that is both effective and succinct. And while the sex and BDSM activity is not extremely graphic, she utilizes the technique above to emphasize the more evocative elements, often sound, smell, taste...providing a very lucid impression indeed. Finally, she remains continually in touch with her principal characters, supplying specific details and information about the protagonists to create three-dimensional beings, upon whom we focus our attention, while allowing the antagonists to have enough vaguaries that they remain representative of "types" rather that fully-fleshed individuals. While mild bondage and sexual mind-games play a large part in the story, it is really a tale about control and surrender of the heart. ~MWvixen~
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Summary: Wonderfully written; I was tied up from beginning to end!
Review: I read "Bondage" because I had already read several other things by Patti Davis, and her writing style appeals to me a great deal. Like Truman Capote, Patti Davis is clear and concise; not flowery, but able to sum up human feelings and motives with original, profound phrases that caused me to pause to let the reality sink in without losing continuity. The subject matter was new to me; a new genre. But I was entertained and educated by her insights into the more private realms of human sexuality; realms that many humans hide even from themselves. And though she took me to fictional places that were sometimes alarming, she exposed nothing for mere shock value. Unless already a fan of fiction that deals with what some might call "fetish sexuality", this book might well be written off as using "sex and violence" as a quick hook to the media-led masses. To avoid that jumped conclusion, it would be a good idea, if you think you might be offended, to start with other Pattis Davis books. Having done so, and having gotten comfortable with her way of presenting the human condition, use that trust to allow yourself to read "Bondage". The lifestyle within may never be to your liking, but you will learn something about people, and that is always a valuable experience. And what you learn is being told by the same multi-faceted writer that wrote "Angels Don't Die : My Father's Gift of Faith", a warm and probing look at faith.
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Summary: Amateur
Review: If she weren't who she is this would never have netted an agent, let alone gotten published. Patti Davis is strictly an amateur writer. The plot is creaky, the dialogue flat and the drama...well, non-existent. There are thousands of amateur stories on the web available for free, written by "nobodies," that are far better than this. People who think this is great erotic literature should do more reading.
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Summary: Amateur
Review: If she weren't who she is this would never have netted an agent, let alone gotten published. Patti Davis is strictly an amateur writer. The plot is creaky, the dialogue flat and the drama...well, non-existent. There are thousands of amateur stories on the web available for free, written by "nobodies," that are far better than this. People who think this is great erotic literature should do more reading.
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Summary: I wouldn't exactly call it erotic fiction
Review: It wasn't horrible, but I'll probably donate it to the library. It's as sleazy as a Jackie Collins book, but not as well-written. The plot wasn't bad, but I've read it a thousand times in a thousand other books. Further, the sub-plot of the protagonist's best friend has little to nothing to do with this book; indeed, the two might have better been fleshed out as two separate books. Finally... I can't help but wonder... have the author's parents read this?
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Summary: I wouldn't exactly call it erotic fiction
Review: It wasn't horrible, but I'll probably donate it to the library. It's as sleazy as a Jackie Collins book, but not as well-written. The plot wasn't bad, but I've read it a thousand times in a thousand other books. Further, the sub-plot of the protagonist's best friend has little to nothing to do with this book; indeed, the two might have better been fleshed out as two separate books. Finally... I can't help but wonder... have the author's parents read this?
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Summary: this book is worth reading.
Review: this book is very hot... for someone who is a novice into the idea of being submissive, this book can show you how good it can be. the scene in the alley and the scene in the dungeon are scenes you will never forget.
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Summary: Bondage
Review: This book showed a great deal of promise and development, but fell rather flat when compared with other novels of its type. The "eroticism" isn't all that erotic and the characters were cheaply but somewhat well developed. As a whole, while the book was a decent read, I would have to say that there's a myriad of other books on the subject that are far better written, more suspenseful, and erotic. If you find it cheaply, and have a few hours to kill, this is a great book, but unless it meets those criterea, there's no real need to bother.
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Summary: Bondage
Review: This book showed a great deal of promise and development, but fell rather flat when compared with other novels of its type. The "eroticism" isn't all that erotic and the characters were cheaply but somewhat well developed. As a whole, while the book was a decent read, I would have to say that there's a myriad of other books on the subject that are far better written, more suspenseful, and erotic. If you find it cheaply, and have a few hours to kill, this is a great book, but unless it meets those criterea, there's no real need to bother.
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