- Mass Market Paperback: 636 pages
- Publisher: Avon Books (Mm); Reissue edition (Jan 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0380008157
- ISBN-13: 978-0380008155
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.9 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 494,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Like a lot of readers who've read this book, I also think the title is misleading. Perhaps this is the reason that I was taken aback by some of the more lurid plot. This would've been a better book if the author had spared Steve and Ginny, not to mention the readers, just a few of the numerous ghastly events that befall them. It's similar to what soap opera characters go through. So, if you enjoy watching soap operas and are not squeamish, then you would find this book "a juicy good read." One thing to be said for the book is that it leaves a strong impression, for better or for worse. After finishing this one, I couldn't wait to read the two sequels mainly because I had a morbid curiosity to see what other tortures the author would inflict upon Steve and Ginny. I was not disappointed! In conclusion, I think the book is certainly "savage" enough, but there is barely any "love".
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I originally read this book when I was 15 years old and enjoyed it then, however, my mother loved this book and became a dedicated follower of the author. After reading 'Sweet Savage Love' years later, 1997, I discovered why she fell in love with the book, then. The novelist broke all the rules in the 1970s. The novelist made groundbreaking steps for new writers to emerge and shamelessly pen steamy, sensual and very graphic sexual or lovemaking scenes. Rosemary Rogers was one of the first to walk that untrodden path of penning explicit sex, however, Rosemary Rogers has a passion for sexual assault, as found in many of her books. The genre that every woman wants to be raped by her lover is ridiculous, especially if you've ever been forced to submit against your will (which obviously Rogers has not had to experience). But in Ginny and Steve's case, I believe that Ginny submitted because she wanted to. She allowed Steve to 'assault' her because she was just as enthralled with Steve Morgan as he with she. Lust ruled their relationship. They both were strong willed stubborn people whom were first attracted through lust. Love, if it did, came much later, after their children were grown in 'Bound By Desire'. But I enjoyed 'Sweet Savage Love' and enjoyed the characters. But I am not a fan of Rosemary Rogers. One negative fault with Rogers is the permiscuous nature of Ginny. Taboo. Not accepted by many romance readers. Romance readers can deal with the male's permiscuous activities, however, if he doesn't get his act together and loves the heroine with total devotion towards the end of the novel, then he is considered a candidate for penicillin and obviously lacks understanding on the definition of love. But 'Sweet Savage Love' still remains an all-time favorite of mine. What kept 'Sweet Savage Love' a favorite of mine was the excitement and adventure of capturing the gold, being on the run from the law, toppling governments and thwarting armies, etc. Steve Morgan was in essence an 1860s 'James Bond'. Yes, he is a 'secret service' agent for the United States government. A profession you don't find in many historical American romance novels. So if you enjoy excitement, adventure, intrique, and some 'I Spy', combined with passion, spunk, and plain old 'lust', you'll enjoy the timeless classic 'Sweet Savage Love'. But reader beware, this is not your typical romance novel and if you're a devoted fan of Johanna Lindsay, stay away from 'Sweet Savage Love'.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read this book on holiday this year (1999) and could not put it down! I found it wonderful and very moving. I enjoyed it so much that I have purchesed the next two books and can't wait to read them. I defently recoment this book!!!!
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Ah memories!
I first read this book when I was 17, maybe quite a few years ago :) It was wonderful then as it still is now, what a read!
Published 11 months ago by Pollly23
YOU NEED A STRONG NERVES TO READ IT!
I just finished it, and I fell exausted as the H and the h!!
Well once you start you probably won t stop. Read more
Well once you start you probably won t stop. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Milles et une nuits...
The Best Romance Ever!
Sweet Savage Love was the very first romance I read at the tender age of 15! I went to a very strict convent school and found it hidden away in the very stuffy and boring school... Read more
Published on 12 May 2003
don't spend your money
Read it if you can find it at the public library, otherwise, don't waste your money. I borrowed this one from a friend and remembered why I don't read this author. Read more
Published on 15 April 1999
An exceptional insight into the human psyche
I know that a lot of readers were a bit enraged over the whole date-rape thing, but I think that both Ginny and Steve used the excuse of rape to mask their feelings for... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 1998
A classic of the genre
One of the first and best romance novels I ever read. Few writers today can depict the remarkable intensity between the lovers as this author can. Read more
Published on 20 April 1998
The perfect couple.
Sweet Savage Love has all the twisted appeal of one of those R. L. Stein novels for teenagers. The heroine, Virginia Brandon, is such a bubble-headed tease that you want to slap... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 1997
Wonderful!
Yes! Again a Woman triumphs over incredible adversity and violence,It is impassioned storytelling at its best. I read it again after 20 years!
Published on 4 Oct 1997
It's not sweet, nor is it love.
Two words : rape myths. I didn't expect a classic, but this was pure rot. Steve, the "hero", is lucky he existed a long time ago; in this day and age he'd get a life... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 1997
This is my favorite romance book
This is the greatest love story of all time. I love the characters Ginny and Steve, everything you can imagine happens to them. Read more
Published on 15 July 1997
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