Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Carrie's Story (April 26, 8-10 PM EST)

Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by *Keona*
Ahh, its been years since I've been to a discussion lol. I didn't get to read the book but it seems like something I'd love
Welcome!
04/26/2011
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Elizabeth Daniels
Hi, all! I'll be back and forth a bit as well - I'm on toddler patrol tonight. Also, if I suddenly leave, it's because we've lost power/internet...we're under a tornado watch and we've had power interruptions a couple of ... more
Those are two powerful forces of destruction, the Toddler and the Tornado. Stay safe! You can pop in and out, we don't mind!
04/26/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Hey Everybody!



Kristina beat me to it...she's got a great interview with Molly on the blog.

We've also got a reading for Carrie's Story, reviews, book choices for next month and tons of other goodies! So, be sure to ... more
Hey there Laurel! I second your advice to check out the new NRBC home! It's gorgeous!
04/26/2011
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Miss Jenn
My first time in an Eden Club : ) Yay.. How does it work? Post, and refresh? lol
Welcome Barbie!
04/26/2011
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by bluekaren
I'm here!
Hi Karen!
04/26/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by RosesThorns
It was well written and intelligent. always winners in my book ^_^
Have you had a chance to read the sequel, Safe Word?
04/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Those are two powerful forces of destruction, the Toddler and the Tornado. Stay safe! You can pop in and out, we don't mind!
Not a lot of distinction between toddlers and tornados except the toddler will kiss you when they are done tearing things up lol!
04/26/2011
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Oh, fabulous! What did you like about the story? Personally, I love that Carrie is smart, educated and owns her desires.
I think that was something that really appealed to me. She was smart, and she knew what she was getting into, at least at first (and later, too). The way it was told, from her point of view, was so matter-of-fact, a bit funny, a lot intriguing, if that makes sense. I think I lost myself in the story like it was something real, like reading her memoirs, instead of just fiction.
04/26/2011
Contributor: RosesThorns RosesThorns
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Have you had a chance to read the sequel, Safe Word?
Not yet, I am going to order it tonight actually lol
04/26/2011
Contributor: RosesThorns RosesThorns
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Have you had a chance to read the sequel, Safe Word?
Not yet, I am going to order it tonight actually lol
04/26/2011
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Not a lot of distinction between toddlers and tornados except the toddler will kiss you when they are done tearing things up lol!
Lol - I love that
04/26/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Hi all you early birds! Welcome back to the Naked Reader Book Club and hello to our new guests!



Tonight's discussion is about Molly Weatherfield's wonderful S/M novel Carrie's Story. Molly might be joining us for at least ... more
I read it this last week, and I still can't totally wrap my mind around that type of lifestyle.

It was extremely well written. I not only "had" to finish it, but I'm thinking about getting the second book.

But I'm still not sure how I feel about choosing to be a slave, in the way it was portrayed in the book. I'm not condemning, I just don't "get it".
04/26/2011
Contributor: VieuxCarre VieuxCarre
I'm here! I actually read this one
04/26/2011
Contributor: VieuxCarre VieuxCarre
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Originally posted by removedacnt
I read it this last week, and I still can't totally wrap my mind around that type of lifestyle.



It was extremely well written. I not only "had" to finish it, but I'm thinking about getting the second ... more
I didn't like the book personally, but I'll get into that later I suppose. Don't know when the right time is to bring that up
04/26/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Not a lot of distinction between toddlers and tornados except the toddler will kiss you when they are done tearing things up lol!
LOL! So true!
04/26/2011
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Oh, fabulous! What did you like about the story? Personally, I love that Carrie is smart, educated and owns her desires.
I really admired Carrie for knowing what she wanted at such a young age. It's a tempting fantasy to consider being sold to someone for a period of time, as a slave. I am the type who gets distracted by all the "real world" reasons why it wouldn't work or would be a bad idea, but when I can just let go and enjoy it...it's a fun thing to contemplate.
04/26/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Sammi
I think that was something that really appealed to me. She was smart, and she knew what she was getting into, at least at first (and later, too). The way it was told, from her point of view, was so matter-of-fact, a bit funny, a lot intriguing, if ... more
That's a really interesting response. In her interview, Molly said, "I think there’s a kind of brave smart girl voice that weaves in and out of modern fiction. From Jane Austen to Charlotte Bronte and Louisa May Alcott through, oh, maybe Madeleine L’Engel, it’s the voice that has formed the backbone of my own reading and ideas of what brave and smart really are, and I wanted a book about sexuality that would give body to that voice."

I liked that description-- "brave smart girl voice." While I love BDSM fiction, I can't stand weak, dumb women who are more victims than partners. I think Molly does a beautiful job of bringing Carrie to life and making us like her and identify with her.
04/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by removedacnt
I read it this last week, and I still can't totally wrap my mind around that type of lifestyle.



It was extremely well written. I not only "had" to finish it, but I'm thinking about getting the second ... more
It's okay, until we actually tried things out a little at a time I didn't think I would like or understand it. For me it changed as we went along.
04/26/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by RosesThorns
Not yet, I am going to order it tonight actually lol
Excellent! I believe we'll be discussing Safe Word in the fall, so you'll be ahead of the game!
04/26/2011
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Not a lot of distinction between toddlers and tornados except the toddler will kiss you when they are done tearing things up lol!
Yes, I've often said that the "cute factor" is the only thing that keeps a toddler alive some days.
04/26/2011
Contributor: VieuxCarre VieuxCarre
I liked the "letting go and trusting" theme in the book, but I really didn't like that it came off as a knock off of Anne Rice's Sleeping Beauty series. The whole scene where they're at the manor and she's kneeling beside Jonathan and attached to a pole along with the "race" they had to do was reminiscent of The Bridle Path chapter of the first Sleeping Beauty book.

There were other instances in the book that didn't seem original to me and it really turned me off of the story as a whole.
04/26/2011
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
That's a really interesting response. In her interview, Molly said, "I think there’s a kind of brave smart girl voice that weaves in and out of modern fiction. From Jane Austen to Charlotte Bronte and Louisa May Alcott through, oh, maybe ... more
That is a great description . She was definitely not a victim - at least I didn't think so. For me, she was easy to identify with, or want to on some level, anyhow.
04/26/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
Yes, I've often said that the "cute factor" is the only thing that keeps a toddler alive some days.
Cuteness is the only thing that has allowed mine to make it to their teens
04/26/2011
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
Ok, off to run kids and put the eyes on the aliens - see everyone in a bit!
04/26/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
I really admired Carrie for knowing what she wanted at such a young age. It's a tempting fantasy to consider being sold to someone for a period of time, as a slave. I am the type who gets distracted by all the "real world" reasons why ... more
Maybe I am the only one who got this impression, but I felt more that Carrie DIDN'T know what she wanted. She was eager to try new things, curious, and she knew what she liked when she got it, but she did not know, throughout much of the book actually what she WANTED.
04/26/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
That's a really interesting response. In her interview, Molly said, "I think there’s a kind of brave smart girl voice that weaves in and out of modern fiction. From Jane Austen to Charlotte Bronte and Louisa May Alcott through, oh, maybe ... more
I liked that she was smart, and had a sense of humor. And I totally agree about "I can't stand weak, dumb women who are more victims than partners."
04/26/2011
Contributor: Miss Jenn Miss Jenn
I got distracted. Didn't realize it was time already LOL.

I liked the book. I am not currently "active" in S/M or anything, but I found the book absolutely HOT! So much so, I am trying to find my little piece of the pie, and I want to venture into it, and see if I like any of it as much as I did when it was on paper...
04/26/2011
Contributor: Liss Liss
i'm new to this, can you give me some tips or a reading list? i have never been part of a book club before! lol
04/26/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by removedacnt
I read it this last week, and I still can't totally wrap my mind around that type of lifestyle.



It was extremely well written. I not only "had" to finish it, but I'm thinking about getting the second ... more
Was the lifestyle too extreme for you or the idea of "pony play" too foreign? This kind of play was beyond my realm of personal comfort, but I thought the story was well-written and eye-opening.
04/26/2011
Contributor: Elizabeth Daniels Elizabeth Daniels
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Originally posted by Miss Jenn
I got distracted. Didn't realize it was time already LOL.



I liked the book. I am not currently "active" in S/M or anything, but I found the book absolutely HOT! So much so, I am trying to find my little piece of the pie, ... more
I'm about halfway through my copy and just wishing I'd found the author earlier. I hadn't known about her until the book club invite the other day. I particularly like the author's views on what she's written/writing -- probably because I share the same philosophy. Sure, it's not a lifestyle I would get into, either...but I've always thought the whole point of a sexual revolution was to get to choose *and* to let other people choose what suited them sexually.



What I've read so far does have a very Reage feel to it, which is a compliment.

Edit: Oh, and Laurel...you're right on with the 'cute' factor!
04/26/2011