Safe Word: An Erotic S/M Novel

Rating:
Summary: a bit dull
Review: A bit confusing, a bit dull, be warned that it's not as good as the first, and wouldn't stand by itself without that book. There's some more interesting modern BDSM books out there, better written, more original, including "Blue" and "Many Kisses".

Rating:
Summary: highly reccomended
Review: a year has gone by from the date the first book (carrie's story) took place, and we get a chance to visit all the main charecters, and most of the side charecters as well.

the person who mostly grew and developed throught that year, in my opinion, wasn't jonathan or carrie, but molly weatherfield. i found this book more mature, more interesting and less predictiable then the first one, in plot, style and choices of scenes and locations.

the plot take place in france, where carrie meets jonathan to talk, have sex and tell eachother sexy stories from their time apart, and so the book jumps from diffrent places and times and the 2 diffrent voices of the main charecters. i liked this hazy story line, andthe feeling i don't get full information.

molly weatherfild expend the range of fantasies she explore, she expend her intrest in human ponies, amphesize on public display and manners. there's also a very charming part about a girl playing a poodle and watersports (too short from my point of view, but that's just my personal preferences) the scenes are constructed well, and it's a very classy turn on book.

the things i liked less about this book were the attemped to make it more then it is - all the book references and art referation may add to the athmosphere but for me, that's not enough to make a book deep, there were several attemptes to say somthing and have some sort of a conclution or a subtext, an explanation to people's choices and a more global massage, and non of them actually contributed to a better understanding of the charecters or gave me a fresh look on fetish or life in general. also, and i'm not trying to spoil the book, i didn't care much for the suprise ending.

all and all, i had a very nice long weekend with this book, it's really hot and unlike many erotic novels, it's very well written, smart and funny, i think that anyone looking for a mild kink turn on litreture would like it a lot.

Rating:
Summary: Entertaining and just a little confusing....
Review: I certainly enjoyed Molly Weatherfield's second installment in the adventures of Carrie as she pursued her fantasies. As in the first book there isn't any prolonged graphic sexual activity descriptions. I wish Molly had spent more time on Mr. Constant as Carrie's new master he did seem interesting. The interesting relationship between Jonathan and Kate is further explored but towards the end Molly gives away the ending. When Kate gives Jonathan the money to buy Carrie's contract you can see the writing on the wall. Since that was at the end it certainly was fun getting to it.

Rating:
Summary: Superb
Review: I loved this book. Not just as porn, but as a real book. Though I definitely liked it as porn, as well. This author seems to be channeling every fantasy I ever had (and added a few to the list -- I never in a million years thought I could find pony girl stuff that hot.) Unlike some, I thought it had exactly the right amount of prurient detail -- for me it's the story, more than the blow by blow descriptions (well, you know what I mean), that does it.

It should definitely be read after Carrie's Story, to get the full impact of the characters, but I thought Safe Word was even better. Unlike several reviewers, I didn't find it confusing at all, though it takes some doing to follow the time line, as it switches back and forth between the present reunion between Carrie and Jonathan, her former master, and each of their stories concerning the events of their year apart.

I loved each of the characters -- I don't know how it's possible not to adore Carrie, with her sharp insights, her unsparing (but not at all unhappy) self-view, her wit, and her never-ending, insatiable, and constantly entertaining lust. And, while we knew in Carrie's Story that Jonathan was a bit compulsive and neurotic underneath his perfectly in-control, and perfectly dressed, persona, here he really turns into a real person -- flawed, sometimes silly, frequently faking it, and somehow, for all that, quite dear and still very, very hot.

Most of all, having come of age reading books like The Story of O and The Image (both of which, don't get me wrong, I dearly love), it was particularly satisfying to have those lovely mythologies taken apart and put back together in a way that made the heroine, while every bit as riveted by lust and abandon and the longing to obey, remain intact throughout. I won't talk about what actually happens at the end, for those who haven't read the book, though I will say I both hated and loved the ending, and it made me rethink all those myths, and the impact that their beauty and their despair had on my own self-view. I don't know how I can say more about a book than that.

Rating:
Summary: fun
Review: Maybe not quite as good as Carrie's Story, but still lots of fun (and I think I read all the words in this one too).

Rating:
Summary: Dull i think not!
Review: Molly Weatherfield has a way of capturing her reader and leaving them wanting more. If you did not read Carrie's story first perhaps it would be hard to follow. Together as a woman living the life of a s/m relationship this book was wonderful. Cant wait for the next to follow.

Rating:
Summary: Dull i think not!
Review: Molly Weatherfield has a way of capturing her reader and leaving them wanting more. If you did not read Carrie's story first perhaps it would be hard to follow. Together as a woman living the life of a s/m relationship this book was wonderful. Cant wait for the next to follow.

Rating:
Summary: Very interesting
Review: Not dull at all; I liked very much the way Molly delves into the minds of both Carrie and Jonathan. The visual imagery in the text is also very dynamic. Although both books in the series ("Carrie's Story" and "Safe Word") can stand alone by themselves, I recommend reading them both (of course) in order to see Carrie's growth through the length of the story.
Molly Weatherfield spices the story with humor, passion and romance, and reaches just about any reader with a heart that is looking for a place to belong.. masterfully written, perfectly performed! I loved it.

Rating:
Summary: Superb
Review: Safe Word is the sequel to Carrie's Story. The story is a continuation from the first novel. I strongly suggest reading Carrie's Story first - it will provide the context for Safe Word which might otherwise be a little confusing (though I suspect it would stand up in its own right anyway).

The setting and format of the book are an interesting change from the first book. This time, instead of a simple first person narrative from the submissive Carrie, we are treated to a mix of Carrie and Jonathon (her former lover and Master) telling stories of the events of the previous year. That is the year that Carrie was (voluntarily) enslaved to a rich Greek financier and Carrie is now free and has been reunited with Jonathon. In between the stories a narrative is provided where appropriate.

I found the book as compelling as Carrie's Story and the change in format provided an interesting change in perspective. We still get the marvellous interior dialogue from Carrie (as though she were writing her secret thoughts to her diary) but now we get Jonathon's side of the story - and he turns out to be just as human as we suspected he might be. Unlike Sir Stephen (Story Of O) Jonathon is not all knowing and totally self-assured as we (Carrie) suspected he must be in the previous book. He is nearly so, but not quite.

Unlike other reviewers I didn't find the story confusing, and while there is certainly a flag that something unusual is on the way, I didn't expect the ending (perhaps I'm just dumb!)

There is plenty of sex and BDSM though perhaps not as graphic as some might wish. However, I don't think this is a minus. There is a fair bit of the story devoted to pony girls which I must confess is not really my cup of tea, but a testament to the skill of the author is that this did not cause me to put the book down. The writing is outstanding throughout and I have put Carrie's Story and Safe Word next to my copy of The Story Of O. The two books are that good in my opinion. Congratulations Molly Weatherfield!

If you enjoyed The Story Of O give this book and its prequel a go.

Rating:
Summary: An excellent follow-up
Review: Safe Word is the sequel to Carrie's Story. The story is a continuation from the first novel. I strongly suggest reading Carrie's Story first - it will provide the context for Safe Word which might otherwise be a little confusing (though I suspect it would stand up in its own right anyway).

The setting and format of the book are an interesting change from the first book. This time, instead of a simple first person narrative from the submissive Carrie, we are treated to a mix of Carrie and Jonathon (her former lover and Master) telling stories of the events of the previous year. That is the year that Carrie was (voluntarily) enslaved to a rich Greek financier and Carrie is now free and has been reunited with Jonathon. In between the stories a narrative is provided where appropriate.

I found the book as compelling as Carrie's Story and the change in format provided an interesting change in perspective. We still get the marvellous interior dialogue from Carrie (as though she were writing her secret thoughts to her diary) but now we get Jonathon's side of the story - and he turns out to be just as human as we suspected he might be. Unlike Sir Stephen (Story Of O) Jonathon is not all knowing and totally self-assured as we (Carrie) suspected he must be in the previous book. He is nearly so, but not quite.

Unlike other reviewers I didn't find the story confusing, and while there is certainly a flag that something unusual is on the way, I didn't expect the ending (perhaps I'm just dumb!)

There is plenty of sex and BDSM though perhaps not as graphic as some might wish. However, I don't think this is a minus. There is a fair bit of the story devoted to pony girls which I must confess is not really my cup of tea, but a testament to the skill of the author is that this did not cause me to put the book down. The writing is outstanding throughout and I have put Carrie's Story and Safe Word next to my copy of The Story Of O. The two books are that good in my opinion. Congratulations Molly Weatherfield!

If you enjoyed The Story Of O give this book and its prequel a go.