Review: A GOOD STORY, NOT FOR EVERYONE
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2014
Well I finished the book, a book I really didn’t want to read. But a deal is a deal; I said I would read it and I did. Sort of. As I worked through the beginning chapters I wasn’t expecting much of a story, just endless repetitions of steamy scenes in the playroom and anywhere else handy. After four chapters, I decided to skip the steamy parts and look for a story, something,or somebody I could relate to in some meaningful way.So as I say I sort of read the book, which thankfully began to grow slowly into a meaningful story. I still found no one to relate to but gradually began to sympathize with the young woman for the pickle she was getting herself into. The story develops slowly, just as any good story and lasting relationship must develop. Ultimately, this turns out to be a fairly conventional love story with many highly unconventional interludes.As a story this is top notch, worth at least four stars. The writing is good, the story is good and the mechanics are good. All in all a well crafted and well produced book. I expect it to sell well to its target audience.That summarizes what’s to like about the book; there is much many readers will not like. I am here talking about those readers who value prudence. By that I mean those who are “able to govern themselves by the use of reason, who are cautious and circumspect as to danger and risk.”  (Webster’s definition.) I am one of those, having determined some forty years ago to be very careful about the images I store in my computer’s RAM (Random Access Memory), knowing my OS (Operating System) believes what my brain tells it, and tries hard to get me to act accordingly. (Sorry about the computer-geek terminology; I know no better way to describe it.)My final word to those looking for something to read: If you are among the target audience you will greatly enjoy this book. If you are not, you should spend your time and money on something much more enriching and edifying than anything you will find here.I rate this book 3 stars, the average of 4 stars for the story and writing and 2 stars for material inappropriate for many audiences. There are some who simply should not read this book, and in my opinion that definitely includes anyone younger than twenty.