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The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl (Paperback)

by Belle de Jour (Author)
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (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: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 183,781 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and interesting., 30 Jan 2010
By Haley Johnson - See all my reviews
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This is a very interesting read. Of course, it's about a young woman turning prostitute, but she does so without any shame for it. That makes it very interesting. The read was unique in that I've never read anything quite like it. The story of Belle also evolves for the reader and takes the reader to places they've never been--the keystone of a good read. While this isn't a life I could ever envision for myself, it was very fun to read! A definite recommend, as well as Take Your Shirt Off: A Novel of Hollywood.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as anticipated, 18 April 2005
I bought this book expecting a good raunchy read! Was a little disappointed with the book however it seemed to flit from subject to subject. Sometimes a little vague. Then after looking on the website as advertised on the books back cover, discovered I could've saved myself a few quid and read Belles memoirs on the net!! In my opinion, have read a few dairy form books and this is not one of the best ones.
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23 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a funny entertaining read, 29 Nov 2005
By Ms. E. G. Page "lucious_lizzie" (London) - See all my reviews
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Because its a diary/weblog book, its easy to read if you've only got 5 minutes or so as you can just read one entry. Very entertaining, i got some weird looks on the train when I was giggling! It ends quite suddenly, but then you remember, its not a fairytale fiction book, its actually someones life story!

Almost makes you want to go on the game yourself!!!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disapointing
Perhaps this book is a love it or hate it with no middle ground. I just couldn't get into it. It's not the topic, but the quality of the writing that fails it.
Published 27 days ago by D. Parker

3.0 out of 5 stars Peculiar faction?
I bought a copy of this book after reading about the author in an online newspaper the other day. I think, if I hadn't read some background about the real identity of the author I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Viva David Toro

3.0 out of 5 stars Just another day at the office....
This book is interesting as a documentary of how the other half lives (especially now that Belle's identity has been revealed and we know that she really was a call girl), the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stefan43

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Hilarious look into a detail life of a call girls who juggles a relationship and friendship with her exes (in a NON Danielle Steal/Zane sort of way). Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rose

1.0 out of 5 stars No insight whatsoever
A lot of speculation has been going on regarding whether this bloogk was read by a woman or not. Indeed, one of the first things you question yourself is 'Is this really... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Every book in its shelf

3.0 out of 5 stars A saucy little number.... with 3 stars.
Erm.... I'm 17 and bought this on a whim, thinking I might like something a bit saucy, find a few things out, if you get my drift. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ms. Lindsay Smith

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 11 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 13 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 13 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 15 months ago by Ms. Z. E. Joyce

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