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FOCUS (May 2005)
'A talent for comedy means it's not really porn, and it's barely erotica - more like one long open-mic stand-up routine about a working girl's lige and the people she meets...a guaranteed hit.'

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'Sometimes shocking, always lively and amusing, Belle is a real Moll Flanders for the 21st century. Her honesty makes for compelling reading.' (WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY (January 2005) )

'Belle's writing is fluid and funny and it's hard not to admire her total disregard for what others think - you go girl!' (Shauna Bartlett GLAMOUR (February) )

'Belle is sparky; she has a voice.' (Rachel Cooke NEW STATESMAN (17.1.05) )

'Sensational account of the comings and going of one of the capital's escorts.' (Camilla Long TATLER (February 2005) )

'I avidly read her descriptions of her sexual comings -and-goings... But it is the peripheral details that make this account so readable,' (Craig Brown MAIL ON SUNDAY (16.1.05) **** )

'Belle writes with panache...[and] there are some sharp, funny moments.' (India Knight SUNDAY TIMES (16.1.05) )

'the voyeurism is too good to miss.' (MIRROR (14.1.05) )

'It's bright, breezy and full of musings on art and arses and, naturally, men.' (GQ (February 2005) )

'a lurid, witty, sad, moving and...honest version of her life as a call girl...The author is clearly well-educated, and peppers her writings with erudite literary allusions...Whoever Belle is, she is obviously witty and clever, but also touched by melancholy. An intriguing, often disturbing work.' (Lucy Cavendish EVENING STANDARD (17.1.05) )

'It's frank, funny and completely addictive...Sometimes shocking, often hilarious, this is a definite must read of an insight into the secret life of an extraordinary, ordinary woman. You won't be able to put it down.' (BEAUTYANDTHEDIRT.COM )

'She lists like Hornby. She talks dirty like Amis. She has the misanthropy of Larkin and examines the finer points of sexual technique as she is adjusting the torque on a beloved but temperamental old E-type...It's hard to believe that this clever and candid new voice has no more to say. Whoever the author is, she should give up the day job. Only then will we find out what the real Belle de Jour is made of.' (Katy Guest INDEPENDENT (21.1.05) )

'In between appointments, Belle slots in real dates and holidays, and treats us to excepts from her 'A-Z Of London Sex Work' - tips on how to chat to clients ('Lie your head off. Think of it as proving ground for a future political career'), where to buy your knickers and how to smuggle whips into hotels.' (Hephizibah Anderson DAILY MAIL (21.1.05) )

'nicely written, in breezy, journalistic style - Bridget Jones stops moaning and goes on the game, so to speak. Belle is quick-witted [and] funny.' (Jane Shilling SUNDAY TELEGRAPH (23.1.05) )

'[a] must read book. A voyeuristic glimpse into the glamour and revelations of her life. A really gripping read.' (B MAGAZINE (March 2005) )

'don't miss Belle de Jour's The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl.' (RED (March 2005) )

'Belle's witty musings make this a very entertaining read.' (BIG ISSUE (24-30 January) )

'...witty descriptions...' (Steven Poole GUARDIAN (5.2.05) )

'In the mysterious Belle de Jour's autobiography cunnillingus blends with cunning linguistics to satisy all tastes.' (LADSMAG (Sport Newspapers) )

'A talent for comedy means it's not really porn, and it's barely erotica - more like one long open-mic stand-up routine about a working girl's lige and the people she meets...a guaranteed hit.' (FOCUS (May 2005) )

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   20 of 22 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars i loved it!!, 3 Sep 2007 By  joyita (UK) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Intimate Adventures Of A London Call Girl (Paperback) i enjoyed it and found it well written, i liked how she could leap from the explicitness of an encounter with a client to despriptions of people heading home on the tube. any objections to this book appear to be on (shaky) moral ground. whether or not she is who she says she is is beside the point. i loved this book and found it infinitely better written than the bland Catherine M (where a spineless, unlikeable woman monotonously lists her passive passionless exploits with married men. oh, and calls herself a feminist.) Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   24 of 27 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars An insight into an alternative lifestyle, 27 Feb 2006 By  ms sarah m findley - See all my reviews This review is from: The Intimate Adventures Of A London Call Girl (Paperback) Far from being the biographical account of a victim, this book tells the story of a high class call girl by choice. Detailing Belle's personal relationships, and those with her clients, this unique tale is wickedly written and very funny at times. It provides an upbeat and rare insight into the glamorous and not so glamorous parts of selling sex to wealthy clients with varying strange desires! Not to be missed especially for those wishing to pick up professional tips! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars shocking, funny and a little scary, 2 Dec 2007 By  Ms. Rebecca J. Hepburn "Rebecca" (U.K.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: The Intimate Adventures Of A London Call Girl (Paperback) I loved this book! It is witty, it is funny, but its really not for everyone. It really doesnt sugarcoat any details and gets straight to the point, this is exactly why I love this book. Really, people, if your going to buy a book entilted 'intimate adventures of a london call girl' dont expect fluffy bunnies, expect fisting, rimming and just general dirtyness. Its shockingly good. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 52 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Inside of her brain Read this book if you: - Like how a woman do/things - Like the histories about relationships - Think the sex is natural Read this book if you don't like:... Read more Published 1 month ago by David Sastre Morán 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read Good book, read it in about a day and a half. More blunt than other books similar to this, not sugar-coated as much I don't think. Published 4 months ago by Bridget Jones 5.0 out of 5 stars A charming and naughty foray into the world of sex trade I was intially intrigued by this book from watching the series with Billie Piper "Secret Diary of a Call Girl". Read more Published 6 months ago by galway-betty 2.0 out of 5 stars Well written, but get's boring after a while.. I read this book after seeing the tvshow based on it. Belle (not her real name) is a call girl, and the book is basically just a diary, like the one you might have at home... Read more Published 7 months ago by Lisette 5.0 out of 5 stars Wit, Sex and Money Wit, Sex and Money is what this book is all about. I found it exhilerating the way Belle describes her sex life and the role she has of a high-class London call girl. Read more Published 8 months ago by Ms. Z. E. Joyce 3.0 out of 5 stars *** Not Bad for light reading - expected more though...*** As my title suggests, its not bad for light reading although I did expect it to be in depth with more captivating plots/sub plots. Read more Published 10 months ago by ViperOne 2.0 out of 5 stars Mad, mad world This book centres around the personal and professional love life of Belle. This is easy to read but doesn't measure up to the hype that surrounds it. Read more Published 15 months ago by K. Roycroft 5.0 out of 5 stars Easy & enjoyable read This book is simply structured and written and makes a very easy and amusing read. Although detailing her experiences with clients there is nothing too graphic in the detail and... Read more Published 17 months ago by Ms. L. K. Dupelycz 1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Please do not waste your time reading this book. Unfortunately she offers no insight in to her own character, thoughts or actions. Read more Published 19 months ago by Jashen Josson 3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointed but still a good read I heard about this book in general conversation so decided to look it up on Amazon. Never one to be put off by reviews and preferring to make up my own mind, I bought it. Read more Published 19 months ago by S. Reid Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 52 customer reviews...

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