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Lie With Me
In this small format erotic Orlando, an unnamed woman narrates her life of lust while unnamed men describe their erotic encounters with her from their perspectives. Like Teiresias, the blind seer who has been both man and woman, we experience both sides of this dizzying story - a rhapsodic examination of love, degradation, hatred and desire, as well as a parody of the pornographic imagination that informs it.
132 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2003
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Tamara Faith Berger
13 books47 followersTamara Faith Berger has published three novels: Lie With Me (2001), The Way of the Whore (2004) and Maidenhead (2012). Her first two novels were recently re-published as Little Cat (2013). She has been published in Taddle Creek, Adult and Apology magazine. Her work has been translated into Spanish and German. Tamara won the Believer Book Award for Maidenhead. She lives in Toronto.
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February 16, 2014
This was hot and depressing at the same time. Love the writing style. But I got bored at Man No.4.
Hot or not I still want some plot.
Hot or not I still want some plot.
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October 26, 2013LA peli (y sus dos protagonistas principales) esta muuuuy buena (sobre todo el actor que hace de David ... carne carne carne ).
TENGO que conseguir el libro como sea!
TENGO que conseguir el libro como sea!
March 16, 2026
This is a captivating and intense story that pulls you in from the very first page. It delves into powerful themes of degradation, emotional breakdown, forgiveness, and redemption, all wrapped in a gripping and very graphic narrative. At its core, it’s the story of a woman whose life spirals into depravity and turmoil; viewed through a symbolic lens, it becomes an extraordinary masterpiece.
Narrated in the first person by the woman and her lovers, she directly engages the reader, sharing her raw, unfiltered story. She pleads for your attention, your understanding, and your empathy.
The novel is packed with vivid symbolism: her apartment mirrors her life, her bedroom reflects her psyche, and her wild escapades symbolize her mental struggles. A deep understanding of BDSM dynamics - dominance, submission, bondage - is essential to fully grasp the layered meanings behind her actions and the characters’ behaviors, especially as the story reaches its climax.
Her transformation - from a submissive woman to the trusted partner she loved, then to a commanding dominatrix - powerfully symbolizes her inner pain, betrayal, and resentment. What unfolds at the end is breathtaking.
Adding shifting perspectives during her storytelling offers profound depth and insight.
The conclusion is nothing short of extraordinary, ranking among the most unforgettable endings I’ve ever experienced. Watch the symbolic scenes unfold in the kitchen and the bedroom, and during the bondage scene, and listen to her voice - each detail heightening the story’s emotional impact.
The finale feels almost spiritual - like an awakening or enlightenment - a release after the storm, angels singing, trumpets blaring, or St. Peter welcoming you at the Pearly Gates with open arms.
It’s a truly beautiful and awe-inspiring ending that stays with you long after the last page.
I highly recommend you set aside your sensitivity and read this book. It is remarkable.
Narrated in the first person by the woman and her lovers, she directly engages the reader, sharing her raw, unfiltered story. She pleads for your attention, your understanding, and your empathy.
The novel is packed with vivid symbolism: her apartment mirrors her life, her bedroom reflects her psyche, and her wild escapades symbolize her mental struggles. A deep understanding of BDSM dynamics - dominance, submission, bondage - is essential to fully grasp the layered meanings behind her actions and the characters’ behaviors, especially as the story reaches its climax.
Her transformation - from a submissive woman to the trusted partner she loved, then to a commanding dominatrix - powerfully symbolizes her inner pain, betrayal, and resentment. What unfolds at the end is breathtaking.
Adding shifting perspectives during her storytelling offers profound depth and insight.
The conclusion is nothing short of extraordinary, ranking among the most unforgettable endings I’ve ever experienced. Watch the symbolic scenes unfold in the kitchen and the bedroom, and during the bondage scene, and listen to her voice - each detail heightening the story’s emotional impact.
The finale feels almost spiritual - like an awakening or enlightenment - a release after the storm, angels singing, trumpets blaring, or St. Peter welcoming you at the Pearly Gates with open arms.
It’s a truly beautiful and awe-inspiring ending that stays with you long after the last page.
I highly recommend you set aside your sensitivity and read this book. It is remarkable.
February 14, 2020
dint finish... got bored.
th r e should be plot.
movie was much 2 better..than novel..
i was expecting same story.like fifty.
but got disappointed
th r e should be plot.
movie was much 2 better..than novel..
i was expecting same story.like fifty.
but got disappointed
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June 13, 2012
weirdest erotica book i've ever read...and yet the most intriguing.
April 30, 2013
Amazing read!
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