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Silk (MTI)
Silk - MTI
Author: Alessandro Baricco
This startling, sensual, hypnotically compelling novel tells a story of adventure, sexual enthrallment, and a love so powerful that it unhinges a man's life. In 1861 French silkworm merchant Hervé Joncour is compelled to travel to Japan, where, in the court of an enigmatic nobleman, he meets a woman. They do not touch; they do not even speak. An...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780307277978
ISBN-10: 0307277976
Publication Date: 8/28/2007
Pages: 144
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3.9 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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The story was different. Lacked detail, I thought. I'm wondering if I would have gotten more out of this one if I had read it with a book group or for a class. I always have trouble with translated works.

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Silk is a very quick read, almost a poem, with pictures painted with words. It would be a wonderful book for a couple to read to each other on a romantic evening. I would love to see the movie. The ending is unexpected & beautiful as well. There is a bit of porn but it is well written & essential to the story.


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