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Book Review of Slammerkin

Slammerkin
Slammerkin
Author: Emma Donoghue
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Substores
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 2


This book is a fascinating and horrifying read of a woman's life in 1748 London. The descent into a life of prostitution, the struggle to better one's self, and the despair of a disappointing life resonate with a modern day woman. The desire for the better things in life conflict with the desire for a better quality of life. An unexpected twist at the end will leave the reader disturbed and create as many questions about life as it gives answers.