You have been adequately warned. Rating: 4. I was left aghast and reeling with mixed emotion after finishing it. Be ready for a dark and twisted story driven by hate and fear. It all started with a crime of lust and selfish indulgence which lead to the destruction of an innocent young girl. But Please try to refrain from looking at my shelf tags for this book. But was that enough reason to seek justice in the most vile manner?
And how far should it go before it's too much that it destroys you too? The story was set in France and centers around Richard Lafargue a prominent plastic surgeon and his disturbing relationship with a beautiful mysterious young woman named Eve, whom Lafargue had under lock and key literally. She would only be released from her gilded cage whenever Lafargue felt like parading her around his high society social circle. Although Lafargue seems to dote on her at times, buying her gifts and taking her out to lavish dinning, he would also subject her to perform unspeakable sexual acts with multiple partners just to debase her and enjoy her sufferings.
On the surface it looks like Eve was nothing more than a pet or a toy to Lafargue but the reasons behind it was far more devious than it appears to be. Lafargue is quite a manipulative and malicious character.
Highly intelligent and dangerously cunning. The mental tortures he subjected Eve to was both ingenious and effective in molding her body and soul to his will.
It was chilling to see him in action sometimes. He kept me wondering what was truly on his mind? Has he gone mad as Eve perceived him to be or is his hatred really that all consuming? How far could one go driven by hatred? When will it be enough to quench his thirst for justification? I could understand Eve's confused state of mind whenever it comes to Lafargue as he was never truly constant especially in the beginning of their relationship.
He would hurt her at one time and dotes on her the next. When Eve tries to lean on his tenderness, she would be promptly slapped away only to be comforted again when she slips into depression.
In my humble opinion, the writing was beautiful and refine albeit chilling and disturbing at the same time. I shudder often thinking of all those irreversible physical and psychological scarring on the victim. To be so forcefully changed forever.
How could one forgave another for causing such grievous harm on them for whatever justification at all? I am in total agreement with Mizuki Genshou's review that this is a tale of suffering of the body and soul, domination and submission, hurt and comfort, love and hate. An intriguing twisted relationship between predator and prey, prisoner and jailer.
I especially like this remark by Mizuki on her review, "I found it to be very bold and imaginative, even kind of sexy in a twisted way. I have already mentioned right at the beginning of this review that the ending has taken me by surprise and left me amazed in a shocked way as it wasn't what I have expected to happen at all. A thousand questions flooded my mind at once. How I wish I could discuss it with someone, anyone, just to get it off my chest.
What motivates her decision towards the end? I have a few speculations myself. I would love to encounter other books of similar nature. This one was such a rare gem. Both the book and the movie adaptation was unique in itself and are equally good. Each has its own set of storyline with the movie preserving only part of the premise of this story. What I love in the movie was not found in the book and vice versa. If you still have to know which I prefer best, I'll go with the book because it is inevitably more detailed in nature.
This story isn't going to leave my mind anytime soon as it has etched itself deep into my psyche. It was such a page turner for me that I have finished it in a day! As a slow reader, this is a record for me.
This book should thrill most DMCers. Unless, it's an act of redemption that spur that unexpected choice at the end.
So please don't blame me if you spoil it for yourself. View all 47 comments. Jan 23, Xandra rated it really liked it Shelves: transgressive , french , thriller-mystery-crime-horror , , european , by-men , gender , lgbtq. Maybe you have to be a sick and deranged individual to enjoy this. Or maybe you need to be able to detach yourself a little from your own humanity and perceive human nature with a neutral eye.
One thing is clear: Tarantula is not for the faint of heart. Complex type of vengeance too, if you think abo Maybe you have to be a sick and deranged individual to enjoy this. Complex type of vengeance too, if you think about it, both physically and psychologically scarring. Not to mention irreversible.
Your feelings will be toyed with ruthlessly and the ending will leave you gaping. Highly recommended! My first hunch was correct And I especially loved the ending View all 13 comments.
This book will test every ounce of patience you have.. In all honesty.. But I'm so glad I didn't give up.. Now im gonna be vague with this one because to much info will give this story away.. Tarantula tells the story of Richard Lafargue who is a plastic surgeon.. The only time shes allowed to leave is to attend parties or when Richard decides to pimp her out!! There are other characters who's stories are also told.
They all may or may not play a part in this Mindfuck! Sorry but you will have to read this one to find out.. This was one Twisted.. So if your a MF Junkie like me I suggest you grab this one!!!
View all 6 comments. Not a very easy to solve puzzle, at least for this girl, might I add. While I was reading it I had a million different possibilities as to what could possibly be going on. The story is about Dr. Lafargue, an eccentric plastic surgeon. Lafargue keeps a woman, Eve, confined in his home.
Eve is only permitted to leave the home for dinners, social obligations, oh and Yeah, I had my "What?? The whole situation with Dr. Lafargue and Eve, is odd because Eve accepts her situation with Dr. Lafargue and is pleasant when taken out, and even helps find "customers" for herself We also meet Viviane. Lafargue and Eve visit her in a psych ward UM, WHY?? Then there is Alex and Vincent, who I felt like were not even necessary characters in the beginning I know this review is vague, but there is only so much that can be said without giving away the plot twists.
I will say this book had me thinking nonstop, and when it all came to together I was still like In my opinion this story had a happy ending. I finished this hours ago and I am still contemplating about it. That is why I give it 5 Stars. With that let me add, this isn't for everyone. I would have probably quit if I wasn't so hell bent on figuring this story out, and I had not had encouragement from my GR Friends. This book had me questioning my intelligence and I had a million different "theories".
But, to sum everything up Thanks to Wonderful Jahy for recommending! View all 22 comments. I think I may need some time to digest what I just read. I'll try to review it anyway. Was this a romance? Nope, can't say it was but some kind of twisted love came out of this and I'm left here asking "what the hell just happened?
But 4. But even realizing your thoughts were correct did't make this any less of a really good story to me. I'll admit at first my head was spinning from the three different story lines that were playing out but not for long. This was an exciting dark and twisted read. If you are looking for romance, keeping moving. If you are a dark and twisted junkie, give this a go!! View all 10 comments. Shelves: ape-rape , dark-reads , i-love-my-friends , dark-taboo-forbidden-reads.
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