The Bride Stripped Bare

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Should be given to all young men... - Rated
As a relatively young man, I did find this book fairly disturbing, partly because it confirmed what I had observed in the behaviour of my female friends.

I find it interesting, that, like the character in the novel, many women only seem able to be sexually satisifed while exploiting and deceiving others.

It seems more like a piece of fantasy (similar to the Marquis de Sade's books, though from a woman's point of view.)than a realistic portrayal of relationships. Taken in that way, it isn't bad, and, from the point of view of a man is a useful reference about female behaviour.

I would sympathise with the man the central character is married to, however, because she sounds like an awful wife. If this book helps me to understand and avoid such women, it will have been really helpful!

Intense. - Rated
This book is a little intense, to say the least. It's about a woman who embarks on sexual adventure to escape from a stuffy marraige. It reads very well and is one I'm going to keep for refrence in the future. I would also recommend "Playtime" (Kim Corum) and any Nancy Friday book, as they are similiar to this one.

thought provoking read - Rated
the way this book is written seems strange at first and you may be inclined to put it down, but don't! when you start to familiarize yourself with the style of writing and the very unusual characters the whole thing comes to life. Then just as you never want it to end it finishes in fantastic style.

Slow but ultimately beautiful. - Rated
The bride stripped bare is a very beautifully written book. It starts off slow, but i urge you to continue as the climax is fantastic.
This book is thought provoking,cleverly written and original.
Stick with it,its worth it!

Disappointing - Rated
I had always thoroughly enjoyed this author's column in a Sunday supplement, and was really looking forward to reading this book. However, I found it to be cold and lifeless. I could not muster any feelings at all for any of the characters, and had to keep flicking backwards when I realised I had missed key parts of the plot, so I was not exactly gripped. The writing was so empty compared to the author's columns, and I thought the ending was a cop out. I'm hoping this is a one off, and that anything else she writes is an improvement. I wouldn't buy this book.