Ordeal
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Ordeal

by Linda Lovelace

1980•Biography•253 pages

Taste attributes: biographydocumentarydramafresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivaltroubled leadsinjustice/tragedy/vengeance

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Boxlist takeA morally murky, grounded biography: serious and moving. Best if you like edge over warmth.

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About This Book

Former porno movie star tells the true story of the brutality and horror behind her rise in the business from turning tricks in Florida to starring in "Deep Throat," all under the pressure of her sadistic boyfriend.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

BiographyDocumentaryDramaHuman spirit/resilience/survivalTroubled leadsInjustice/tragedy/vengeance

Subjects

BiographyLinda LovelaceMotion picture actors and actressesMoving-picture actors and actressesProstitutesActors, biographyPornography

Details

Author
Linda Lovelace
Published
1980
Pages
253
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