- Hardcover: 294 pages
- Publisher: W&N (7 Jan 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0297847821
- ISBN-13: 978-0297847823
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.6 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
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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) )
'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) )
Camilla Long, TATLER (February 2005)
'Sensational account of the comings and going of one of the capital's escorts.'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I stole this from my GF ,I loved this book but to be honest I will really have to be careful who I hand it on to. What with tales of rimmimg and A-levels (not the academic sort) its probally not the ideal book you should get your grannie. Never the less it is well written, funny, witty, intelligent and erotic. You never get the impression that the author is exploited and if anything she really does quite enjoy her work. No if anything you get the impression it's the "clients" we should mostly pity as sometimes I think she does.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been watching Secret Diary here in the US since it came on the air and couldn't wait to read Belle's book. It isn't available in the United States so ordered it from Amazon UK and I'm so glad I did. I wasn't sure what to expect after reading different reviews and watching the television show, but I was pleasantly surprised. There's no denying this book is extremely sexual, but Belle also adds a look into her own life outside of prostitution. She's honest about her life and that honesty is what makes her book appeal to the average woman. Great read, going to order her other book as soon as I can.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This was surprisingly disappointing - after Billie Piper's excellent portrayal of Belle I was expecting the book to be pretty much the same. However, the style it was written in was very disjointed and flicked about a bit too much for me. Won't be looking to read the further diaries :(
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excelent - exiting - sexy!
i watched the Secret of a call girl and had to buy the book! really loving it. got also the rest of her books! got to read every word! funny sexy even educationl! :-)
Published 10 days ago by ab
Rubbish
This was quite the most unexciting and tedious book I have read. Definitely not worth whatever I paid for it.
Published 1 month ago by Charlesmc
A Revealing Insight
I bought this book via the Kindle store. It has given me an insight into a world that I knew very little about,but wanted to clear up pre-held misconceptions. This it did. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. G. N. Parker
Couldn't put it down!
Very funny 'laugh out loud' book! Highly addictive. Although a tad 'all over' at times, keeps the reader on there toes to follow the story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shelley A Burgess
Refreshing book!
I decided to read Belle's books after I saw the TV show... I must admit the book is edgier and blunter. Read more
Published 2 months ago by smraquel
good late night read
i read this before the series was broadcast, so didnt know what to expect. i thought her no nonsesne attitude was very down to earth. Read more
Published 4 months ago by libby_black
Fantastic, Whitty and Easy Read! x
After watching and owning the whole series on DVD I decided to give the book of where it all started a try, I was not dissopointed! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Yasmin1509
If you like the TV show, you should like the book too
Great book. Arrived in perfect condition. The style that this book has been written in is a little unconventional which some people may or may not like; for me this was not an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sunny
Sexy and fun
I read after watching the TV series and be warned, the two are very different - even the character of Belle is very different to the like-able Billie Piper. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ille13
What a let down
I read all the comments and watch the series and thought I've got to get this book - and what a disappointment. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Poppy
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