My first time reading this story I did not put it down, pause for breath or stop until I had finished it. From the beginning sentence onward it held my full attention. I was captive to the psychological storm occuring within the pages.

In rereading I took my time getting into the tale. After being hit so profoundly by it the first time I wanted to really think about my reactions while reading the second time. My years of personal upheaval and growth in between reads seems to have taken some of the shiny quality away. I still find the psychology fascinating. I am curious to see what my thoughts will be when I next feel the need to read this book.

This story is definitely dark, mentally twisted and has a Stockholm syndrome theme. If any of that squicks you out consider yourself warned. If you enjoy mind fuckery wrapped up with your erotica this might be your cup of tea.